Name meaning
Eirik
means “ever ruler”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Norwegian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norwegian, Scandinavian
- Spellings
- Eirik · Erik · Eiríkr
- Say it
- AY-rik
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Eirik is the Norwegian form of Erik, from the Old Norse Eiríkr, ever ruler. Eirik the Red founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland.
Roots
From Old Norse Eiríkr (ever + ruler).
Where it is used
Erik and Eero are related.
Eirik name FAQ
What does the name Eirik mean?
Eirik means “ever ruler”. From Old Norse Eiríkr (ever + ruler).
Where does the name Eirik come from?
Eirik is of Old Norse, via Norwegian origin. Today it is used in Norwegian, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Eirik?
Eirik is usually pronounced AY-rik.
Is Eirik a boy's or a girl's name?
Eirik is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Eirik?
Related spellings and forms include Erik, Eiríkr.
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Sources
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