Thorin

Thorin Meaning & Origin

About Thorin
The name "Thorin" is of Old Norse origin and is derived from the name "Þórr," which means "thunder" or "thunder god" in Norse mythology. It is a masculine name that carries connotations of strength, power, and protection. In J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional works, particularly in "The Hobbit," Thorin Oakenshield is a prominent dwarf character known for his leadership and bravery, further emphasizing the name's association with heroic qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Thorin are male.

Thorin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AO1 R IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/thorin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RN', 'TRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thorin in Braille

Here's how to represent Thorin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Thorin in braille

How to Spell the Name Thorin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Thorin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Thorin in sign language

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