Magne is a

Norwegian Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe * Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway * Demographics of Norway *The Norwegian language, including ...

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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 ...

of Norse origin, meaning "mighty" or "fierce warrior". In Norse mythology, Magni was the son of Thor. People with the name include: * Magne Aarøen (1944 - 2003), Norwegian politician *

Magne Furuholmen Magne Furuholmen (born 1 November 1962) is a Norwegian musician and visual artist. He was named Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success. Furuholmen, better know ...

(born November 1, 1962, Oslo), is best known as the guitarist/keyboardist in a-ha *

Magne Havnå Magne Havnå (16 September 1963 – 29 May 2004) was a Norwegian professional boxer who once held the WBO world title in cruiserweight, beating Boone Pultz (USA) in 5 rounds in May 1990. His son Kai Robin Havnaa is also a boxer in the cruiserwei ...

(1963 – 2004), Norwegian professional boxer * Magne Hoseth (born 1980), Norwegian footballer * Magne Johansen (born 1965), Norwegian ski jumper * Magne Lerheim (1929 - 1994), Norwegian politician * Magne Lystad (1932 - 1999), Norwegian orienteer * Magne Myrmo (born 1943), Norwegian cross-country skier * Magne Skodvin (1915 - 2004), Norwegian historian * Magne Sturød (born 1979), Norwegian footballer * Magne Thomassen (born 1941), Norwegian speed skater

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