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Torsten

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Thor's stone, of the divine stone
Pronunciation
TUR-sten
Origin
English

From Old Norse 'Thor' (god) and 'sten' (stone).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Norse, Scandinavian, English

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Germany, United States

Alternate spellings

  • ThorstenGerman / Scandinavian

    Variant spelling.

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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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