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 f ...
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 3 ...
". Bjørk also appears as a
family name
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.
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 voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public per ...
. Notable people with the name include:
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Liv Bjørk, Norwegian handball goalkeeper
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Bjørk Nørremark (born 2002), Danish para-athlete
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Bjørk Herup Olsen (born 1991), Faroese middle and long-distance runner
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