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In 2007, this was the 6th most common name amongst Icelandic males, and the 19th most common amongst Icelandic males aged 4 and under.

Aerin, Einar, Irena, Raine and Reina are anagrams of each other; they contain the same letters.

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From Old Norse elements ein "one" and arr "warrior". This name shares the same roots as einherjar; in Norse mythology they were the spirits of warriors that have died in battle and who are brought to Valhalla by valkyries.

Pronounced: EYE-nar in Norway, AY-nar in Iceland

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Einar Már Guðmundsson - Icelandic author of Englar Alheimsins (Angels of the Universe)

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