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