Origin:Swedish
Other Origin(s):Norse, Slavic
Meaning:Geat's staff; Glorious guest
Gustaff is a masculine name and a respelling of the Swedish Gustaf. Coming from the Old Norse elements gautr, meaning "Geat," and stafr, meaning "staff," Gustaff translates to “Geat’s staff.” This definition refers to the Geats, an ancient Germanic tribe who came from the land where modern-day Sweden is now situated. Other sources link Gustaff to the Slavic title Gostislav , meaning "glorious guest," so don't be surprised if little Gustaff is a favorite visitor in every home they go to.
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