steinn

Steinn is the Icelandic word for stone and is also used as a masculine given name in Iceland. The noun steinn comes from Old Norse steinn and is cognate with the German Stein and the Norwegian stein, reflecting a shared Proto-Germanic root for stone.

As a personal name, Steinn has a long historical presence in Iceland. It remains an established masculine given name, though it is less common today than some other traditional Icelandic names. In Iceland, given names are registered with the National Registry and approved by the Icelandic Naming Committee, which maintains lists of acceptable names, including Steinn.

Notable people: Several Icelandic individuals have borne Steinn as a given name, including writers, scientists, and artists, illustrating its continued cultural presence in Icelandic society.

See also: The cognate term Stein appears in German and Norwegian for stone, and related given names in other Nordic languages share the same root.