Steinis
village · Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested3 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name likely derives from Old Norse, meaning 'stone island' or 'stony island'. It refers to a place characterized by stones or an island-like feature.
Word origins
- steinn
- Old Norsestone(from steinn "stone")
- ey
- Old Norseisland(from ey "island")
Historical forms
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