Menn

Menn is a common noun in several North Germanic languages, most notably in Norwegian and Icelandic, where it means “men” or “people.” In Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk, menn is the plural form of mann, the word for a single man, so menn corresponds to English “men.” In Icelandic, menn is the plural form derived from the word maðr (man) and is used to refer to multiple men or people in general.

Etymology and cognates: The form menn descends from Old Norse maðr, with a plural form menn. Its development is related to other Germanic language cognates for “man,” such as English man and men, Danish mand and mænd, and Swedish man and män, which show different historical spellings and diacritics.

Usage: In current usage, menn denotes adult male humans in everyday speech and writing in Norwegian and Icelandic. It can also appear in more general or historical contexts to signify people as a group. Because pronunciation and spelling differ across languages, the exact form and accent can vary in related Scandinavian varieties.

Notable uses: There are no widely recognized international organizations, brands, or concepts consistently named “Menn.” When encountered as a proper noun, it is typically locale-specific and rare.

See also: man, men, mänd, mænd, män. If you had a different sense of “menn” in mind (a place, a surname, or a specific work), providing additional context would help tailor the entry.