This is the 877th most frequent Icelandic word.
baldur
"Baldur" is a male given name in Icelandic, derived from Norse mythology, meaning "prince" or associated with the god Baldr.
In this sentence, the word 'baldur' is used as a proper noun, typically a male first name.
Baldur er nafn sem oftast er notað fyrir drengi á Íslandi.
Baldur is a name that is often used for boys in Iceland.
Here, 'Baldur' refers to the Norse mythological god, making it another proper noun but in a mythological context.
Við lærðum um Baldur úr norrænni goðafræði í skólanum.
We learned about Baldur from Norse mythology in school.
In this sentence, 'Baldur' is highlighted as a name, drawing attention to the cultural and gender-specific perceptions of the name.