This is the 751st most frequent Icelandic word.
handa
The Icelandic word "handa" means "for" or "intended for" in English.
The word "handa" is used to indicate that the gift is intended for someone.
Þessi gjöf er handa þér.
This gift is for you.
"Handa" introduces the person who will benefit from the action in the sentence.
Ég keypti bók handa honum.
I bought a book for him.
In this context, "handa" points to the recipient of the gesture or event.