Steinur

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Faroese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Proper noun[edit]

Steinur m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes[edit]

Patronymics

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

Declension[edit]

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Steinur
Accusative Stein
Dative Steini
Genitive Steins