Eivor
| Eivor | |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old Norse |
| Region of origin | Nordic |
| Other names | |
| Cognate(s) | Eyvǫr |
| Related names | Eivør, Eyvor, Øivor, Øyvor, Eivör, Eyvör |
Eivor is a female given name originating from the Old Norse word auja, meaning "treasure/gift" or maybe ey-, meaning "island" and -varr meaning "careful", or the Proto-Norse word *warjaR, meaning "defending". The Old Norse form of the name was Eyvǫr. The name is most widespread in Norway, and minor used in the rest of the Nordic region.
Notable people
Faroese
Norwegians
- Eivor Bergum
- Eivor Evenrud
- Eivor Vindenes
- Øyvor Bakke
- Øyvor Dalan Vik
- Øyvor Hansson
Swedes
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