Eivind
Eivind or Eyvind is a Norwegian masculine given name of Norse origin, Auja-winduR. It is made up of two parts: Auja meaning "lucky/gift", and winduR meaning "winner and/or warrior". The name ranks as the 79th most common male name in Norway. Eyvind is a lesser-used variant of the name. The name Eivind is also used in Denmark and Sweden, and as Eyvindur in Iceland, though appearing less frequently than in Norway. Other variations of the same name are Øyvind and Even.
Famous people named Eivind/Eyvind[]
- Eivind Aadland, Norwegian conductor
- Eivind Aarset, Norwegian guitarist
- Eyvind Earle, American illustrator
- Eivind Groven, Norwegian composer
- Eyvind Hellstrøm, Norwegian chef
- Eivind Gullberg Jensen, Norwegian conductor
- Eyvind Johnson, Swedish author
- Eivind Reiten, Norwegian economist and former politician
- Eyvind Skeie, Norwegian writer
- Eyvind Wichmann, American Swedish-born physicist
See also[]
Categories:
- Given names
- Norwegian masculine given names