Godi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Godi
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Godi is a boy's name of Nordic origin. Its direct translation is 'the chief' or alternatively 'the priest'.
What does the name Godi mean?
The name Godi has Nordic roots and is translated as 'the chief' or 'the priest'. It derives from the Old Norse term goði, which means 'invoker', 'chief', and 'guardian of a sanctuary'. In Welsh, the name is interpreted as 'the rising one'.
Where does the name Godi come from?
Godi is an Old Norse masculine first name that carries the meaning 'the chief'.
How do you pronounce Godi?
Godi is pronounced like 'Goh-di'.
Popularity
In Germany, Godi is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it reached the 3,829th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Godi was chosen as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 9,082nd place. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.
Famous people
- Godi Hildmann (guitarist with Rauhbein (formerly guano Apes)
Frequently asked questions about the name Godi
Where does the name Godi come from?
Godi has its roots in Old Norse and is prevalent in the Scandinavian languages, particularly in Icelandic.
What does the name Godi mean?
The name Godi is translated as 'the chief' or 'the priest' and derives from the Old Norse term goði, which also means 'invoker' and 'guardian of a sanctuary'.
How popular is the name Godi?
Godi is a rare name that is occasionally used in Scandinavian countries, but is less common outside of these regions.