Eivind
Eivind or Eyvind (pronounced: æivin) is a Norwegian masculine given name of Norse origin. The name originates from the norse name Eyvindr. The first part, “Ey” means "lucky" or "gift" and the second part, vindr means “warrior” or "winner”. The name ranks as the 77th most common male name in Norway. Eyvind is a lesser-used variant of the name. The name Eivind is also used in Denmark and Sweden, and as Eyvindur in Iceland, though appearing less frequently in Norway. Other variations of the same name are Øyvind and Even.
Famous people named Eivind/Eyvind
- Eivind Aadland, Norwegian conductor
- Eivind Aarset, Norwegian guitarist
- Eyvind Earle, American illustrator
- Eivind Groven, Norwegian composer
- Eyvind Hellstrøm, Norwegian chef
- Eivind Gullberg Jensen, Norwegian conductor
- Eyvind Johnson, Swedish author
- Eivind Reiten, Norwegian economist and former politician
- Eyvind Skeie, Norwegian writer
- Eyvind Wichmann, Physicist
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