Name meaning
Eivind
may mean “island wind; or lucky”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norwegian, Swedish
- Spellings
- Eivind · Øyvind · Eyvind
- Say it
- AY-vind
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Eivind comes from the Old Norse Eyvindr, perhaps from ey, island or luck, and vindr, wind or Wend. Eyvindr skáldaspillir was a famous Norwegian skald.
Roots
From Old Norse Eyvindr (uncertain).
Where it is used
Øyvind is another spelling.
Eivind name FAQ
What does the name Eivind mean?
Eivind may mean “island wind; or lucky”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Old Norse Eyvindr (uncertain).
Where does the name Eivind come from?
Eivind is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Norwegian, Swedish families.
How do you pronounce Eivind?
Eivind is usually pronounced AY-vind.
Is Eivind a boy's or a girl's name?
Eivind is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Eivind?
Related spellings and forms include Øyvind, Eyvind.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.