Torstein name meaning
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What does Torstein mean?
Unexpected choice and Fresh boy name Torstein is rooted from Old Norse, specifically used in Scandinavian, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Faroese and Swedish languages, meaning of Torstein is "Thunder God or Stone". Torstein is a variation of prevalent Thorsten.
Thorsten is Swedish and Danish equivalent of Þórstæinn. Thorsten means Thors Stone, Thunder God and Stone is of German, Scandinavian and Old Norse origin. Torstein is Faroese and Norwegian equivalent of Þórstæinn.
Variants of Torstein
How popular is the name Torstein?
Torstein is a rare baby name in United States where it is still in use. At least, 4000 people globally have been given the name, concentrated mainly Nordic regions as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12171 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10704 | 6 |
Facts
Torstein in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 0 |
 | 36 | 28 |
 | 3439 | 3937 |
 | 29 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Torstein
You react fast and don't think much when it comes to taking a risk for improvement or gaining profits. You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. Your soul is so sensitive that it allows you to feel other people's pain and suffering. If 1 is your personality number, you have a positive vibe and an impressive appearance. If number 2 is your soul urge number, you are an emotional person, no matter how much you deny it.
Parents who liked Torstein, loved these names
- Pernille - Famous girl name Pernille has origin in Latin, Old Greek and Greek, meaning of Pernille is "Rock" is used specifically in Scandinavian and Norwegian
- Oline - Prevailing and Orthodox Oline has its origin in Scandinavian language is used as a girl name and is principally used in Swedish, Scandinavian and Finnish, Oline means "Olaf or Ole"
- Heins is equivalent of Heinz in Nordic language
- Þorkell is Old Norse equivalent of Þórkæll
- Uilu is equivalent of Uilo in Greenlandic language
Famous people named Torstein
- Torstein Eckhoff, Norwegian civil servant and professor of law at the University of Oslo
- Torstein Rudihagen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Torstein Kvamme, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
- Torstein Selvik, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Torstein Tynning, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
- Torstein Hansen, Norwegian handball player
- Torstein Dahle, Norwegian politician and economist
- Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen, contemporary Norwegian composer
- Torstein Raaby, Norwegian telegrapher
- Torstein Lofthus, Norwegian drummer and composer
- Torstein Flakne, Norwegian singer and guitarist
Lists having Torstein
- Boy names beginning with T
- Norse Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Thunder
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Stone
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html