Guyri
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See also: gûyri
Norwegian Nynorsk
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old Norse Guðríðr, from Guðfríðr. The diphthong is due to the -ð- getting a j sound before r, akin to veir from veðr.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Guyri f
Usage notes
Because the diphthong in this name is identical to the Setesdal pronunciation of long y, is has often been written like Gyri (i.e. Gýri).