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]

Stian
GenderMale
Language(s)Norwegian
Origin
MeaningWanderer, swift on his feet
Other names
Related namesStig

Another modern derivation of the Old Norse is the name Stig.

Notable men named Stian include:

References

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  1. ^ Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stian". Behind the Name.
  2. ^ "Origin and Meaning of Stian - Baby Boy Name Stian".
  3. ^ Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stígandr". Behind the Name.
  4. ^ "Stian - Origin and Meaning of the name Stian at BabyNames.com".
  5. ^ Stigand in Domesday book