Svein is a Norwegian masculine

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which may refer to:

Rulers

* Sweyn Haakonsson (died c. 1016), in Norwegian Svein Håkonsson, an earl and co-ruler of Norway from 1000 to c. 1015 *

Svein Knutsson Svein Knutsson (Old Norse: ''Sveinn Knútsson''; c. 1016–1035) was the son of Cnut the Great, king of Denmark, Norway, and England, and his first wife Ælfgifu of Northampton, a Mercian noblewoman. In 1017 Cnut married Emma of Normandy, but the ...

(c. 1016–1035), King of Norway as Sweyn II

Politicians, civil servants and businessmen

* Svein Aaser (born 1946), Norwegian business executive * Svein Alsaker (born 1940), Norwegian politician *

Svein Olav Agnalt Svein Olav Agnalt (born 20 July 1949) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold during the term 1977–1981. On the local level Agnalt is the mayor of Sk ...

(born 1949), Norwegian politician *

Svein Fjellheim Svein Fjellheim (born 1 November 1945) is a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party. He was educated as a sausage maker in 1965. From 1981 he worked as a trade union secretary in Stavanger, and from 1995 in Rogaland county. ...

(born 1945), Norwegian trade unionist and politician * Svein Flåtten (born 1944), Norwegian politician * Svein Gjedrem (born 1950), Norwegian economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Norway * Svein Gjelseth (born 1950), Norwegian politician *

Svein Roald Hansen Svein Roald Hansen (born 20 August 1949 in Fredrikstad) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. Before entering politics he worked as a journalist, later being editor-in-chief in '' Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad'' 1990–1992. During the ...

(born 1949), Norwegian politician * Svein Harberg (born 1958), Norwegian businessman and politician * Svein Kristensen (born 1946), Norwegian civil servant, former Director of the Norwegian Tax Administration * Svein Longva (1943–2009), Norwegian economist and civil servant * Svein Ludvigsen (born 1946), Norwegian politician * Svein Lundevall (born 1944), Norwegian civil servant *

Svein Munkejord Svein Magnus Munkejord (born 26 September 1948) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party The Conservative Party is a name used by many political parties around the world. These political parties are generally right-wing though their ...

(born 1948), Norwegian politician * Svein Olsen Øraker (1886–1963), Norwegian politician * Svein Harald Øygard (born 1960), Norwegian economist and head of the Central Bank of Iceland in 2009 *

Svein Rennemo Svein Rennemo (born 24 July 1947) is a Norwegian businessperson and former chair of Statoil. Career Rennemo grew up in Drammen. He was educated in economics, graduating with the cand.oecon. degree from the University of Oslo in 1971. He then wor ...

(born 24 July 1947), Norwegian businessman and chair of Statoil * Svein Ole Sæther (born 1948), Norwegian diplomat * Svein Sundsbø (born 1943), Norwegian businessman and politician

Academics

* Svein Bjerke (born 1938), Norwegian religious historian and professor emeritus at the University of Oslo * Svein Hatløy (1940–2015), Norwegian architect and professor * Svein B. Manum (born 1926), Norwegian botanist and professor * Svein Mønnesland (born 1943), Norwegian Slavist and professor

Athletes

* Svein Engen (born 1953), Norwegian former biathlete * Svein Fjælberg (born 1959), Norwegian former footballer * Svein Grøndalen (born 1955), Norwegian retired footballer * Svein Haagensen (born 1939), Norwegian former ice hockey player * Svein Hansen (1943–2012), Norwegian ice hockey player * Svein Gaute Hølestøl (born 1971), Norwegian former cyclist *

Svein Jacobsen Svein Jacobsen is a Norwegian orienteering competitor Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Compet ...

, Norwegian orienteering competitor in the 1970s * Svein Morten Johansen (born 1971), Norwegian retired footballer * Svein Kvia (1947–2005), Norwegian footballer *

Svein Langholm Svein Langholm is a Norwegian former professional racing cyclist Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike ra ...

, Norwegian former cyclist who won the Norwegian National Road Race Championship in 1975 *

Svein Lilleberg Svein Lilleberg (born 12 November 1958) is a Norwegian cross-country skier. He contracted polio early, when he was only six months old. To begin with, he was totally paralysed, later regaining most movement, but he has never had use of one foot. ...

(born 1958), Norwegian cross-country skier and Paralympic multi-gold medalist *

Svein Mathisen Svein Erling "Matta" Mathisen (30 September 1952 – 27 January 2011) was a footballer from Norway. With the exception of a short spell with Scottish club Hibernian in 1978, "Matta" played for IK Start throughout his career, where he won the N ...

(1952-2011), Norwegian footballer *

Svein Enok Nørstebø Svein Enok Nørstebø (born February 26, 1972) is a former Norwegian ice hockey player. He was born in Korsvegen, Norway. He was active at professional level from 1988 until 2004. Nørstebø started with ice hockey as a child at the end of the 19 ...

(born 1972), Norwegian former ice hockey player * Svein Ivar Sigernes (born 1949), Norwegian former football player and coach * Svein Sigfusson (1912-1992), Canadian athlete and entrepreneur * Svein Thøgersen (born 1946), Norwegian rower and 1972 Olympic silver medalist *

Svein Tuft Svein Tuft (born May 9, 1977) is a Canadian former road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2005 and 2019 for the , , , and teams. Tuft was the winner of the 2006–07 UCI America Tour, and was a thirteen-time champion at the Canadia ...

(born 1977), Canadian cyclist * Svein Inge Valvik (born 1956), Norwegian retired discus thrower

Artists and entertainers

Svein Berge Svein is a Norwegian masculine given name which may refer to: Rulers * Sweyn Haakonsson (died c. 1016), in Norwegian Svein Håkonsson, an earl and co-ruler of Norway from 1000 to c. 1015 * Svein Knutsson (c. 1016–1035), King of Norway as Sweyn I ...

(born 1976), Norwegian electronic musician, half of the duo Röyksopp *

Svein Olav Blindheim Svein Olav Blindheim (born 25 July 1954) is a Norwegian jazz double bassist, composer and writer, and the brother of jazz pianist Oddbjørn Blindheim. Biography Blindheim was born in Ålesund, Norway and raised in Vigra, Sunnmøre, and has ...

(born 1954), Norwegian jazz bass player, composer and writer *

Svein Erik Brodal Svein Erik Brodal (born 21 February 1939 in Østre Toten, Oppland) is a Norwegian actor, theatre director, poet, novelist and politician. He made his stage debut at Det Norske Teatret in 1960, and served as theatre director from 1979 to 1990. He w ...

(born 1939), Norwegian actor, theatre director, poet, novelist and politician * Svein Christiansen (born 1941), Norwegian jazz drummer * Svein Finnerud (1945–2000), Norwegian jazz pianist, painter and graphic artist * Svein Sturla Hungnes (born 1946), Norwegian actor, theatre director and instructor * Svein Jarvoll (born 1946), Norwegian poet, novelist, short story writer, translator and essayist * Svein Dag Hauge (born 1956), Norwegian jazz guitarist and record producer * Svein Olav Herstad (born 1969), Norwegian jazz pianist * Svein Koningen (born 1946), Norwegian abstract expressionist painter * Svein Nyhus (born 1962), Norwegian illustrator and writer of children's books * Svein Øvergaard (1912-1986), Norwegian jazz musician and band leader and boxer *

Svein Scharffenberg Svein Scharffenberg (21 June 1939 – 5 December 2017) was a Norwegian actor and stage director. He was born in Oslo. He started his acting career at Den Nationale Scene in the season 1967–1968, and was assigned with Nationaltheatret from the ...

(born 1939), Norwegian actor and stage director *

Svein Tindberg Svein Randor Tindberg (born 25 June 1953) is a Norwegian actor. He was born in Oslo; the son of Snorre Tindberg and Inger Mogstad. He made his stage debut 13 years old at Det Norske Teatret in 1966, in the musical ''The King and I''. As an actor, ...

(born 1953), Norwegian actor

Other

* Svein Blindheim (1916–2013), Norwegian military officer and member of the resistance during World War II * Svein Gjerdåker (born 1963), Norwegian newspaper editor *

Svein Heglund Svein Heglund (10 December 1918 – 18 June 1998) was a Norwegian engineer and RAF officer. He was the leading Norwegian pilot ace during the Second World War shooting down 16 German planes. He was awarded the Norwegian War Cross with two ...