Torsten
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Torsten
Torsten means "Thor's stone" or "Thor's thunder," deriving from the Old Norse elements *Þórr* (the god Thor) and *steinn* (stone).
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Etymology
Torsten means "Thor's stone" or "Thor's thunder," deriving from the Old Norse elements *Þórr* (the god Thor) and *steinn* (stone). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and historically associated with Norse paganism, though it remains common in modern secular and Christian contexts.
Torsten currently ranks #6,415 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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