Magnar
Magnar is a somewhat common forename for men in Norway. The name is known in Norway from the late 19th century. The name may be derived from the Norse word magn meaning "Strength" or possibly from the Latin name Magnus.
Notable people
- Magnar Åm, composer
- Magnar Lund Bergo, politician
- Lars Magnar Enoksen, Swedish writer and Glima wrestler
- Magnar Estenstad, cross country skier
- Magnar Fosseide, nordic combined skier
- Magnar Freimuth, Estonian nordic combined skier
- Magnar Hellebust, politician
- Tom Magnar Hetland, journalist and editor
- Magnar G. Huseby, engineer and politician
- Magnar Ingebrigtsli, cross country skier and biathlete
- Magnar Isaksen, football player
- Bjarne Magnar Lerum, businessman and politician
- Magnar Lundemo, cross country skier and runner
- Magnar Lussand, politician
- Magnar Norderhaug, zoologist and ecologist
- Magnar Ødegaard, football player
- Magnar Sætre, politician
- Magnar Solberg, biathlete
- Magnar Sortåsløkken, politician
- Inge Magnar Valen, football player