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Torstein

Torstein

Faroese

Proper noun

Torstein m

  1. A male given name.

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Torstein: Torsteinsson
  • daughter of Torstein: Torsteinsdóttir

Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Torstein
Accusative Torstein
Dative Torsteini
Genitive Torsteins

Norwegian

Etymology

Old Norse Þorsteinn, the root of English Thurstan, from Þórr (Thor) + steinn (stone).

Proper noun

Torstein

  1. A male given name.