Old Norse

Proper noun

Náinn m (genitive Náins)

1. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf

References

1. ↑ Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4

Icelandic

Adjective

náinn m, náin f, náið n

1. intimate, attached
2. near (not far away in relationship)

Derived terms

• nánasti ættingi