Gustav - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Gustav \g(u)-stav, gus-tav\ is a variant of Gus and Gustave (Scandinavian), and the meaning of Gustav is "royal staff; staff of the gods". See also Tavin.

The baby name Gustav sounds like Gusztav, Gustaw, Gustavo and Gustaf. Other similar baby names are Gustus, Gustovo, Gustavus, Gustaof, Gustaff and Gustaaf.

Gustav is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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