Magne is a Norwegian

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of Norse origin, meaning "mighty" or "fierce warrior". In Norse mythology, Magni was the son of Thor. People with the name include: *

Magne Aarøen Magne Aarøen (April 28, 1944 in Innvik – June 27, 2003) was a Norwegian politician for the Christian People's Party (KrF). He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane in 2001. He previously served as a deputy representati ...

(1944 - 2003), Norwegian politician * Magne Furuholmen (born November 1, 1962, Oslo), is best known as the guitarist/keyboardist in a-ha * Magne Havnå(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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