Icelandic · Old Norse

Einar

Pronounced AY-narShare

Meaning: One warrior

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Einar combines Norse elements for one or alone and army or warrior. The same elements appear in the word for the fallen warriors of Valhalla, a connection recorded in Norse naming tradition.

Spellings & variants

  • Ejnar
  • Einarr

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Einar comes from Icelandic and Old Norse.

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