Øystein

Biography

Øystein is a Norwegian given name of Old Norse origins. One of its variants is Östen which is mostly used in Sweden. Notable people with the name include: Øystein Aarseth (1968–1993), Norwegian guitarist (pseudonym Euronymous), co-founder of the black metal band Mayhem Øystein Alme (born 1960), Norwegian author Øystein Andersen or Wig Wam, Norwegian hard rock and glam rock band Øystein Baadsvik (born 1966), Norwegian tuba soloist and chamber musician Øystein Bache (born 1960), Norwegian comedian and actor Øystein B. Blix (born 1966), Norwegian jazz musician (trombone) and sound designer Øystein Bonvik (born 1971), Norwegian communication consultant, writer and lecturer Øystein Bråten (born 1995), Norwegian freestyle skier Øystein Brun (born 1975), the guitarist and founder of the Norwegian black metal band Borknagar Øystein Carlsen (born 1973), Norwegian speed skater Øystein Dahle (born 1938), Norwegian businessperson and organizational leader Øystein Djupedal (born 1960), Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party Øystein Dolmen (born 1947), known as Knutsen, Norwegian singer-songwriter, one half of the duo Knutsen & Ludvigsen Øystein Drillestad (born 1970), Norwegian footballer Øystein Elgarøy (1929–1998), Norwegian astronomer, with a specialty in solar radio astronomy Øystein Erlendsson (died 1188), Archbishop of Nidaros from 1161 to his death Øystein Fevang (born 1963), Norwegian singer and choir conductor Øystein Fischer (1942–2013), Norwegian physicist and specialist in the field of superconductivity Øystein Gåre (1954–2010), Norwegian football coach Øystein Greni (born 1974), the singer and lead guitar player of the Norwegian rock and roll band BigBang Øystein Grødum (born 1977), Norwegian speedskater, who is a member of Arendal SK Øystein Halvorsen, Norwegian orienteering competitor who competed in the 1970s Øystein Haraldsson (c. 1125 – 1157), king of Norway from 1142 to 1157 Øystein Hauge (born 1956), Norwegian writer Øystein Havang (born 1964), No

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