Bjørk is a Faroese and Norwegian
given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...
meaning "
birch
A birch is a thin-leaved deciduous hardwood tree of the genus ''Betula'' (), in the family Betulaceae, which also includes alders, hazels, and hornbeams. It is closely related to the beech-oak family Fagaceae. The genus ''Betula'' contains 30 ...
". Bjørk also appears as a
family name
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community.
Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...
.
The Icelandic & Swedish spelling of the name is
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has de ...
. Notable people with the name include:
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Liv Bjørk
Liv Bjørk is a Norwegian handball goalkeeper. She played 126 matches for the Norway women's national handball team between 1969 and 1982. She participated at the 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1982 World Women's Handball Championship
The 1982 World Wom ...
, Norwegian handball goalkeeper
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Bjørk Herup Olsen (born 1991), Faroese middle and long-distance runner
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