Torben

Torben Meaning & Origin

About Torben
The name "Torben" is of Danish and German origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Þórbjǫrn," which combines the elements "Þórr" meaning "thunder" and "bjǫrn" meaning "bear." Therefore, the name "Torben" can be interpreted to mean "thunder bear" or "bear of thunder." It carries a strong and powerful connotation, symbolizing strength, courage, and protection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Torben are male.

Torben Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRPN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/torben*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torben in Braille

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

The name Torben in braille

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

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

The name Torben in sign language

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