Stian
Stian is a given name for males,[1] originating from Norway.[2] It is the modern form of the Old Norse name Stígandr,[3] which means "wanderer."[4] Another translation given is "swift on his feet."[5].
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Norwegian |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Wanderer, slippery on his feet |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Stig |
Another modern derivation of the Old Norse is the name Stig.
Notable men named Stian include:
- Stian Aarstad, pianist
- Stian Arnesen, black metal musician
- Stian Barsnes Simonsen, actor
- Stian Berget, footballer
- Stian Carstensen, jazz and folk musician
- Stian Eckhoff, biathlete
- Stian Grimseth, weightlifter
- Stian Hole, graphic designer and children's author
- Stian Kvarstad, ski jumper
- Stian Lind Halvorsen, football defender
- Stian Kristoffersen, Pagan's Mind drummer
- Stian Ohr, football midfielder
- Stian Ringstad, football defender
- Stian Sivertzen, snowboarder
- Stian Theting, football defender
- Stian Thoresen, musician
- Stian Vatne, handball player
- Stian Westerhus, jazz guitarist
- Stian Heimlund Skjæveland, figurative painter
References
- Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stian". Behind the Name.
- "Origin and Meaning of Stian - Baby Boy Name Stian".
- Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stígandr". Behind the Name.
- "Stian - Origin and Meaning of the name Stian at BabyNames.com".
- Stigand in Domesday book
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