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See also: finnur

Faroese

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Etymology

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From Old Norse Finnr.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Finnur m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

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Patronymics

  • son of Finnur: Finsson
  • daughter of Finnur: Finsdóttir

Declension

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Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Finnur
Accusative Finn
Dative Finni
Genitive Fins

Icelandic

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Old Norse finnr, fiðr. Of unknown origin, but possibly from Proto-Germanic *fenþnōz pl (wanderers, nomads). Cognate with Faroese finnur and Norwegian finn.

Noun

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Finnur m (genitive singular Finns, nominative plural Finnar)

  1. a Sami
    Synonyms: Sami, Lappi
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Etymology 2

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From Old Norse Finnr. Cognate with Faroese Finnur and Norwegian Finn.

Proper noun

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Finnur m

  1. a male given name from Old Norse, feminine equivalent Finna
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