Thorbjorn
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thorbjorn
Thorbjorn combines the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "bjorn" (bear), meaning "Thor's bear" or "bear of Thor." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly among Norse and Viking peoples, with historical prominence in Iceland and Norway.
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Etymology
Thorbjorn combines the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "bjorn" (bear), meaning "Thor's bear" or "bear of Thor." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly among Norse and Viking peoples, with historical prominence in Iceland and Norway.
Thorbjorn currently ranks #13,937 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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