Torsten

Torsten Meaning & Origin

About Torsten
The name "Torsten" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Þórsteinn," which combines the elements "Þórr" meaning "thunder" and "steinn" meaning "stone." Therefore, the name "Torsten" can be interpreted to mean "thunder stone" or "stone of Thor." It carries a strong and powerful connotation, reflecting the characteristics associated with the Norse god of thunder, Thor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Torsten are male.

Torsten Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T062305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɔrstən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torsten in Braille

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

The name Torsten in braille

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

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

The name Torsten in sign language

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