Where does “Kebnekaise” come from?
Kebnekaise (Portuguese) comes from Swedish Kebnekaise, from Northern Sami Giebmegáisi, from Northern Sami giebmi, from Northern Sami gievdni, from Proto-Samic kiemnē — kettle.
Ancestry of “Kebnekaise”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | Kebnekaise | — |
| 2 | Northern Sami | Giebmegáisi | — |
| 3 | Northern Sami | giebmi | Alternative form of gievdni; kettle, cauldron |
| 4 | Northern Sami | gievdni | kettle, cauldron; coffeepot; pan |
| 5 | Proto-Samic | kiemnē | kettle |