What does the name eklind mean and what is its origin?

The name "Eklund" is a Swedish surname. It's a patronymic surname, meaning it's derived from a given name and indicates "son of."

Meaning:

* "Eklund" means "son of the oak" or "son of the oak tree."

Origin:

* "Ek" is the Swedish word for "oak."

* "Lund" is the Swedish word for "grove" or "woodland."

Therefore, Eklund literally means "son of the oak grove."

It's a common surname in Sweden and also found among people of Swedish descent in other countries.