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BoyPronounced Swedish /ˈpæːr/; Norwegian /ˈpæːɾ/; Danish /ˈpeɐ̯/Norwegian language family

Per

Scandinavian and Breton form of Peter.

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Per is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Swedish /ˈpæːr/; Norwegian /ˈpæːɾ/; Danish /ˈpeɐ̯/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationSwedish /ˈpæːr/; Norwegian /ˈpæːɾ/; Danish /ˈpeɐ̯/
Language familyNorwegian

Meaning and history

Scandinavian and Breton form of Peter.

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Usage: swedish, norwegian, danish, breton

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