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Árni Snær Ólafsson
Árni is an Icelandic given name of Old Norse () origin. Notable people with the name include: * Árni Gautur Arason (born 1975), Icelandic football goalkeeper * Árni Már Árnason (born 1987), Icelandic Olympic swimmer * Árni Páll Árnason (born 1966), Icelandic politician, Minister for Social Affairs * Árni beiskur (died 1253), Icelandic killer * Árni Bergmann (born 1935), Icelandic novelist * Árni Frederiksberg (born 1992), Faroese football midfielder * Árni Helgason (c. 1260–1320), Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman * Árni Grétar Jóhannesson (1983–2025), Icelandic electronic musician * Árni Steinar Jóhannsson (1953–2015), Icelandic politician * Árni Johnsen (born 1944), Icelandic politician and criminal * Árni Lárentíusson (1304–after 1337), Icelandic prose writer * Árni Magnússon (1663–1730) was an Icelandic scholar and collector of manuscripts * Árni Magnússon (politician) (born 1965), Icelandic politician, Minister for Social Affairs * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Language
Icelandic ( ; , ) is a North Germanic languages, North Germanic language from the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family spoken by about 314,000 people, the vast majority of whom live in Iceland, where it is the national language. Since it is a West Scandinavian languages, West Scandinavian language, it is most closely related to Faroese language, Faroese, western Norwegian dialects, and the extinct language Norn language, Norn. It is not mutually intelligible with the continental Scandinavian languages (Danish language, Danish, Norwegian language, Norwegian, and Swedish language, Swedish) and is more distinct from the most widely spoken Germanic languages, English language, English and German language, German. The written forms of Icelandic and Faroese are very similar, but their spoken forms are not Mutual intelligibility, mutually intelligible. The language is more Linguistic conservatism, conservative than most other Germanic languages. While most of them hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Njálsson
Árni Njálsson (born 16 June 1936) is an Icelandic former footballer who played as a defender. He won 23 caps for the Iceland national football team The Iceland national football team () represents Iceland in men's international Association football, football. The team is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland, and have been a FIFA member since 1947 and a UEFA member since 1957. ... between 1956 and 1967. References * 1936 births Living people Arni Njalsson Men's association football forwards Arni Njalsson Arni Njalsson Arni Njalsson 20th-century Icelandic sportsmen {{Iceland-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Water Buffalo
The wild water buffalo (''Bubalus arnee''), also called Asian buffalo, Asiatic buffalo and wild buffalo, is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has been listed as ''Endangered'' in the IUCN Red List since 1986, as the remaining population totals less than 4,000. A population decline of at least 50% over the last three generations (24–30 years) is projected to continue. The global population has been estimated at 3,400 individuals, of which 95% live in India, mostly in Assam. The wild water buffalo is the most likely ancestor of the domestic water buffalo. Taxonomy ''Bos arnee'' was the scientific name proposed by Robert Kerr in 1792 who described a skull with horns of a buffalo zoological specimen from Bengal in northern India. The specific name ''arnee'' is derived from Hindi ''arnī'', which referred to a female wild water buffalo; the term is related to Sanskrit ''áraṇya'' ("forest") and ''áraṇa'' ("strange, foreign.") ''Bubalus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnie
Arnie is a masculine given name, frequently a shortened version of Arnold. It may refer to: People * Arnie Arenz (1911–1985), American National Football League quarterback in 1934 * Arnie Beyeler (born 1964), American minor league baseball player and manager and Major League Baseball coach and instructor * Arnie Brown (1942–2019), Canadian National Hockey League player * Arnie Ferrin, Jr. (1925–2022), American National Basketball Association player * Arnie Fisher (born 1938), American professional bridge player, bridge author * Arnold Galiffa (1927–1978), American National Football League and Canadian Football League quarterback * Arnie David Giralt (born 1984), Cuban triple jumper * Arnie Hamilton, Canadian politician * Arnie Herber (1910–1969), American Hall-of-Fame National Football League quarterback * Arnold Horween (1898–1985), American college and National Football League player and coach * Arnie Johnson (1920–2000), American National Basketball Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne (name)
Arne is a common masculine given name for males in Scandinavia. It is also a surname in England. The name ''Arne'' originates from the old Norse name '' Arnfinn'', which in turn is derived from the old Norse name for "eagle" combined with the word for a Finnic or Sami person. The oldest attestation of the name is from a runestone in Vagnhärad dating to the 11th century. The word arne also refers to the central stone on the floor of traditional Norwegian homes upon which the fire that provides the heating/cooking needs was lit. Similarly, "Arne" is Danish for the flame in a fireplace or old-fashioned oven or stove. Given name People * Arne Åhman (1925–2022), Swedish athlete * Arne Åkerson (born 1940), Swedish Olympic sailor * Arne Andersen (other), several people * Arne Andersson (1917–2009), Swedish middle distance runner * Arne Arnardo (1912–1995), Norwegian circus performer and owner * Arne Arvidsson (1929–2008), Swedish association football player *Arne B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arni (other)
Arni may refer to: Municipalities * Aarani, Tiruvannamalai, a town in Tamil Nadu, India * Arni, Maharashtra, in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra State, India * Arni, Karditsa, a municipality in the Karditsa regional unit, Greece * Arni, Aargau, a municipality of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland * Arni, Bern, a municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland Other uses * Árni, Icelandic given name * a nickname for Arnold * Arni, '' Clerodendrum phlomidis'', a traditional Indian medicinal herb * Arni or arnee, the wild water buffalo The wild water buffalo (''Bubalus arnee''), also called Asian buffalo, Asiatic buffalo and wild buffalo, is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has been listed as ''Endangered'' in the IUCN Red List since 198 ..., ''Bubalus arnee'' * Lake Arni or Arnisee * ARNI, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor: Valsartan/sacubitril See also * Arani (other) * Arny (other) {{disambigu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnús Árni Magnússon
Magnús Árni Skjöld Magnússon (born 14 March 1968) is an Icelandic academic, politician and former member of the Althing. A member of the Social Democratic Alliance, he represented the Reykjavík constituency from October 1998 to May 1999. Early life Magnús was born on 14 March 1968 in Reykjavík. He is the son of school principal Magnús Bæringur Kristinsson and teacher Guðrún Sveinsdóttir. He graduated from Breiðholt Polytechnic School (FB) in 1989. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Iceland (HÍ) (1997); a Master of Arts degree in economics from the University of San Francisco (1998); a Master of Philosophy degree in European studies from Trinity Hall, Cambridge (2001); a Doctor of Philosophy degree in political science from HÍ (2011); and a Master of Music degree from the Iceland University of the Arts (LHÍ) (2022). Career Magnús had summer jobs whilst studying, in Icelandair's ticketing department (1985–1988) and as a jou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Þorláksson
Árni Þorláksson (1237 – 17 April 1298; Old Norse: ; Modern Icelandic: ) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the tenth bishop of Iceland (1269–1298). He served in the diocese of Skálholt Skálholt (Modern Icelandic: ; ) is a historical site in the south of Iceland, at the river Hvítá, Árnessýsla, Hvítá. History Skálholt was, through eight centuries, one of the most important places in Iceland. A bishopric was established .... Árni had orders from his superior in Norway to take control of local church property away from secular chieftains. He was largely successful in this. See also * List of Skálholt bishops References 13th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland Icelandic Roman Catholic bishops Thorlaksson, Arni Thorlaksson, Arni {{Iceland-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Þórarinsson
Árni Þórarinsson is an Icelandic writer born in Reykjavík on 1 August 1950. He received his Bachelor of Arts, B.A. in 1973 from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. He started out as a journalist and has worked in print, radio, and television. In 1989 he was on the board of the Reykjavik Film festival. His first novel was in that same year and was a crime novel. He has written several other crime novels some of which may become films. Bibliography Einar crime novel series *''Nóttin hefur þúsund augu'' (1998) *''Hvíta kanínan'' (2000) *''Blátt tungl'' (2001) *''Tími nornarinnar'' (2005) (English translation by Anna Yates: ''Season of the Witch'', 2012) *''Dauði trúðsins'' (2007) *''Sjöundi sonurinn'' (2008) *''Morgunengill'' (2010) *''Ár kattarins'' (2012) *''Glæpurinn - Ástarsaga'' (2013) *''13 dagar'' (2016) (eng.: 13 Days) See also * ''Leyndardómar Reykjavíkur 2000'' (multi-author crime novel with one chapter by Árni) * List of Icelandic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Vilhjálmsson
Árni Vilhjálmsson (born 9 May 1994) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays for Al-Tarajias a striker. Club career In January 2017, Árni joined Swedish side Jönköpings Södra IF. On 28 January 2022, he signed for French club Rodez. Personal life Vilhjálmsson is in relationship with fellow footballer Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir, with whom he has a son. Career statistics Club Honours Breiðablik * Icelandic League Cup: 2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ... Žalgiris * Lithuanian Supercup: 2023 References External links * 1994 births Arni Vilhjalmsson Living people Arni Vilhjalmsson Arni Vilhjalmsson Arni Vilhjalmsson Arni Vilhjalmsson Arni Vilhjalmsson Lillestrøm SK players Jönköpings Södra IF players Bruk-B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arni Thorvaldsson
Arni Thorvaldsson (born 5 July 1984) is an alpine skier from Iceland. He competed for Iceland at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Arni has been member of the Icelandic national team since 2006 He competed for Iceland in FIS Alpine World Ski Championships The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is an alpine skiing competition organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS). History The inaugural world championships in alpine skiing were held in 1931. It consisted of Downhill (ski competition), ... 2009. References External links 1984 births Living people Arni Thorvaldsson Arni Thorvaldsson Alpine skiers at the 2010 Winter Olympics Arni Thorvaldsson {{Iceland-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Sveinsson
Árni Sveinsson (born 12 February 1956) is an Icelandic former footballer who played as a midfielder. He won 50 caps for the Iceland national football team between 1975 and 1985. Árni began his career with ÍA and made his senior debut during the 1973 season. He went on to play 199 league matches for the club, scoring 28 goals. During the winter of 1978–79, he had a spell with Dutch Eerste Divisie side Excelsior Rotterdam, where he scored twice in four appearances. In 1987, Árni joined 3. deild club Stjarnan, where was a part of the team that won successive promotions in 1988 and 1989. In total, he played 64 league matches for Stjarnan and scored 42 goals. Árni played three games for Aris Bonnevoie in Luxembourg in the 1990–91 season, before signing with Dalvík upon his return to Iceland. After a year with Dalvík, he returned to Stjarnan for one season before retiring from football in 1992. As a youth, Árni won seven caps for the Iceland national under-19 football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
