Bjork
Gender: Unisex
Origin: Scandinavian, Icelandic
Meaning: Birch
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Bjork Meaning and Origin
The name Bjork is a unisex name meaning “birch” and is of Scandinavian, Icelandic origin. Björk is a popular Icelandic given name that means “birch tree” in English. The name Björk is often associated with the Icelandic singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir, who is known simply as Björk. She rose to international fame in the 1990s with her unique and experimental music style. Her influence has helped to make the name Björk more well-known around the world. In Iceland, the name Björk is quite popular, and has been given to both boys and girls in recent years. However, outside of Iceland, it is more commonly used as a girl’s name. Björk is a distinctive and meaningful name that has a strong connection to Icelandic culture and the natural world.
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