American linguist (1906-1994)
1906 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
American linguist (1906-1994)
Born
April 19, 1906
Died
1994 (age ~88)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
educator, university teacher, philologist
1906
Born in Sioux City (1906-04-19)
1942
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1970
AwardFridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class
1977
AwardGunnerus Medal
1994
Died
Frequently Asked Questions
Einar Haugen is American linguist (1906-1994). Born in 1906.
The name Einar means "a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Einar Haugen was born on April 19, 1906.
Einar Haugen died in 1994, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.
The name Einar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Einar
Einar — April 19, 1906
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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