Einar

Gender Masculine
Usage Norwegian, Icelandic, Swedish, Danish, Estonian
Pronounced Pron. IE-nar(Norwegian)
 AY-nar(Icelandic, Swedish)
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Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Einarr, derived from the elements ein "one, alone" and arr "warrior". This name shares the same roots as einherjar, the word for the slain warriors in Valhalla.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesEinārs(Latvian) Einarr(Old Norse)
Surname DescendantEinarsson(Swedish)
User SubmissionEinár

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   serious   nerdy  

Name Days

Estonia: November 17
Norway: September 26
Sweden: September 26

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Entry updated April 25, 2021