Djinn predates Islam, they were very much considered nature spirits before Islamic faith demonized them. Djinn go as far back as Mesopotamia, however. If I remember correctly there are some Islamic djinn but not all of them have origins in islamic faith.
Cool Useful Djinn Resources
Land of Shadukam
The Realm of the Djinn
Cardinal Kings
Mazir, King of the East - Earth.
Kamtam, King of the West - Water.
Taykal, King of North - Air.
Qaswarah, King of the South - Fire.
Other Named Kings
The Djinn & the Deevs
The Qareen - Constant Companion
Main Tribes
Ifrit.
Marid.
Hinn.
Jann.
Djinn Subtypes
Nasnas.
Shiqq.
Si’lat.
Se’irim.
Shedim.
Ghul.
Palis.
Peris.
General Mythology
Iblis & Azazil (Story & Identity)
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Throughout my research I haven’t found anything that correlates djinn with Norse folklore. The only reason why djinn tie into Celtic folklore at all is due to the Persians at times equating djinn with fae and even then, there were many occasions where they were seen as separate too.
I forgot to add that the Berbers, Guanches also have djinn concepts within their lore as well (Northern Africa, Canary Islands).
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