Steinur

See also: steinur

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse Steinn, from steinn (“stone”). Cognate with Danish Sten/Steen, Norwegian Stein, and Swedish Sten.

Proper noun

Steinur m

  1. A male given name.

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Steinur: Steinsson
  • daughter of Steinur: Steinsdóttir

Declension
Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Steinur
Accusative Stein
Dative Steini
Genitive Steins
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