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Steinis

village · Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Old NorseAI-generated

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")