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11 names were added to the List of approved Icelandic names in November. No name was rejected.
![]() | Kyndelmisse - Candlemas, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple |
![]() | Kyndilsmessa - Candlemas, Mariumessa: tempulgongd Mariu - Maria's mass, Maria's visiting the temple (= Presentation of Jesus at the Temple) |
![]() | Aamu, Jemina, Lumi |
![]() | Jomar, Jostein |
![]() | Njáveš |
![]() ![]() | Disa |
![]() | Kyndelsmässodagen - Candlemas, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple |