This is the 947th most frequent Norwegian word.
egil
"Egil" is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin, meaning "awe-inspiring" or "respectful fear".
'Egil' is used as a proper noun, specifically a name of a person.
Egil er en god venn.
Egil is a good friend.
'Egil' is used metaphorically, personifying certain characteristics possibly associated with the name.
Han er ikke særlig egil av seg.
He is not particularly egil by nature.
'Egil' appears as part of a place name.