Stian [pronounce: Steejjań] 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, swift 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 Hoid, epic gamer
- 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 Howard, Balloon and Physics Expert
- Stian Vatne, handball player
- Stian Westerhus, jazz guitarist
- Stian Heimlund Skjæveland, figurative painter
- Stian RasmussenStoan , Photographer
- Stian Westlake, executive chair U.K. ESRC
References
edit- ^ 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