Arinsdóttir
Arinsdóttir is an Icelandic patronymic meaning "daughter of Arinn" or "daughter of Aron," reflecting Iceland’s tradition of forming surnames from a parent’s first name. In this system, the suffix ‑dóttir denotes a daughter and ‑son denotes a son, so a man named Aron would have children with surnames Aronsdóttir or Aronsson depending on gender. The name does not indicate family lineage beyond the immediate parent; rather it provides a direct statement of parentage.
The patronymic Arinsdóttir is found throughout Iceland and occasionally among the Icelandic diaspora. Because it is
Notable individuals bearing the name include Icelandic author and playwright Helga Arinsdóttir, known for her work
In Icelandic official documents, the patronymic is treated as a legal surname, and it is used in