Gustav
/ˈgʊstɑf/
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Gustav, of German origin, stems from the elements 'gautr' (Goth) and 'stafr' (staff), collectively meaning 'noble staff bearer'. The name evokes images of leadership, strength, and nobility, often associated with historical figures like Swedish kings. It is a classic and dignified choice in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures.
Gustav Stresemann
Head of State, German Chancellor 1923
Gustav Schäfer
Drummer, Drummer for Tokio Hotel
Gustav Otto
Business, Founder of BMW and Flottweg AG
Gustav Mahler
Composer, Das Lied von der Erde
Gustav Krupp
Business, Industrialist, Nazi war criminal
Gustav Klimt
Painter, Founder of the Vienna Sezession
Gustav Robert Kirchhoff
Physicist, Theory of spectrum analysis
Gustav Holst
Composer, The Planets
Gustav Hertz
Physicist, Franck-Hertz experiment
Gustav Heinemann
Head of State, President of Germany, 1969-74
Gustav V
Royalty, King of Sweden, 1907-50
Gustav Adolph the Great
Royalty, King of Sweden 1611-32
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