Is Gustav a Swedish name?

Gustav, also spelled Gustaf (/ˈɡʊstɑːv/, Swedish: [ˈɡɵ̂sːtav]), is a male given name of likely Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries, possibly meaning "staff of the Geats or Goths or gods", possibly derived from the Old Norse elements Gautr ("Geats") ...

Is Gustavo Italian?

Gustavo is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese male given name. It has been a common name for Swedish monarchs since the reign of Gustav Vasa.

Who is the Swedish king?

Carl XVI Gustaf Carl XVI Gustaf has been King of Sweden since 1973. He is the 74th King of Sweden. Sweden's successor to the throne is Crown Princess Victoria.

Does Sweden have a royal family?

Beyond constitutional and ceremonial duties, Sweden's royal family are devoted to various good causes. The main members of the royal family are King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia and their children with families.

What is Gus short for?

Gus is a masculine name, often a diminutive for Angus, August, Augustine, or Augustus, and other names (e.g. Aengus, Argus, Fergus, Ghassan, Gustav, Gustave, Gustafson, Gustavo, Gussie).