See also: steinur

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