Esten
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Esten
Esten is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements "austr" (east) and "steinn" (stone), literally meaning "eastern stone" or "stone from the east." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and later Christian Scandinavian culture.
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Etymology
Esten is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements "austr" (east) and "steinn" (stone), literally meaning "eastern stone" or "stone from the east." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and later Christian Scandinavian culture.
Esten currently ranks #12,600 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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