This is the 947th most frequent Norwegian word.
egil
"Egil" is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin, meaning "awe-inspiring" or "respectful fear".
'Egil' is used metaphorically, personifying certain characteristics possibly associated with the name.
Han er ikke særlig egil av seg.
He is not particularly egil by nature.
'Egil' appears as part of a place name.
Jeg har aldri vært i Egilveien før.
I have never been on Egil Street before.
'Egil' is used as a proper noun, specifically a name of a person.