Eigendur

Eigendur is an Icelandic noun meaning "owners." It is the plural form of eigandi, with eigandi as the singular and eigendur as the plural. The term designates persons who hold ownership rights in a thing or entity, such as property, a business, or other assets. It is used in everyday language as well as in legal and administrative contexts to identify those who have legal title or beneficial ownership, subject to applicable laws and agreements.

In real estate, eigendur fasteigna refers to the registered owners of a property, who have the right to use, enjoy, and dispose of the property within the bounds of law, contracts, and any covenants. In business contexts, eigendur can refer to the owners of a company, which may be individuals or corporate entities. For precise terminology related to corporate ownership, the word hluthafar is often used to denote shareholders when describing ownership of a company’s equity, while eigendur remains a broader term for owners more generally.

Etymology and usage note: the word derives from eiga, “to own.” Eigandi means owner, and eigendur denotes multiple owners. The plural form is commonly encountered in discussions of property ownership, company ownership, and other contexts where ownership titles are described.

See also: eignarhald, hluthafar.