Áinnit

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The county of Finnmark (red) on the map of Norway. © University Museum of Bergen

Áinnit • Sámi placename that translates as "female grey seals" (plural). The name of an island on the Eastern part of the Porsangerfjord.

Country
Norway
County/ Region
  • Finnmark
First use

Associated with
Grey seal