Edvard

English

"wealthy guardian"

Edvard Origin and Meaning

The name Edvard is a boy's name.

Edvard is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Eastern European origin, representing a variant of Edward. The name combines the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'weard' meaning 'guardian,' thus translating to 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector.' Notable bearers include the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and the expressionist painter Edvard Munch, creator of 'The Scream.' While Edward remains more common in English-speaking countries, Edvard is particularly popular in Norway, Sweden, and parts of Eastern Europe. The name carries an air of sophistication and cultural depth, with its continental European spelling offering a distinctive alternative to the more common Edward while maintaining the same classic heritage and meaning.

Famous People Named Edvard

• Edvard Hagerup Grieg Norwegian composer
• Edvard Munch Norwegian painter
• Edvard Beneš second president of Czechoslovakia
• Edvard Bull Sr., Norwegian politician
• Edvard Kardelj Slovene journalist and activist
• Edvard Kocbek Slovene poet and activist
• Edvard Alexander Westermarck Finnish philosopher
• Edvard Stanislavovich Radzinsky Russian playwright
• Edvard Ingjald Moser Norwegian neuroscientist; winner of the Nobel Prize

The name Edvard in Pop Culture

• Prince/King Edvard prince/king in the movie The Prince and Me