Gustav

Gustav is a male given name of apparently Swedish origin, whose meaning may be "staff of the gods" or "glorious guest". The name is common throughout the Germanic-speaking world, and has been adapted to Romance languages in variations such as Gustavus, Gustave and Gustavo. In the works of Harry Turtledove, Gustav may refer to:

Characters known only as Gustav:
 * Gustav (The War That Came Early), a technician and minor character in The War That Came Early: Two Fronts.
 * Gustavus Adolphus, historical King of Sweden referenced in The United States of Atlantis.

Characters whose first name is Gustav:
 * Gustav Hozzel, a West German soldier in The Hot War.
 * Gustav Pfeil, a soldier in "Drang von Osten."
 * Gustavus Vasa Rand, a merchant and minor character in The United States of Atlantis.

Things named Gustav:
 * Gustavus Vasa (ship), a passenger vessel in "News From the Front."