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Knut or Kanute is a Scandinavian first name, of which the anglicized form is Canute. It is derived from the Old Norse Knútr meaning “knot”; other forms include Cnut and Knud. It is the name of several medieval kings of Denmark, two of whom reigned also over England during the first half of the 11th century. (Source: Wikipedia) Knut also refers to the cute Knut, who was born in Berlin on December 5, 2006.