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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thor's stone
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- THUR-stən
Thurstan is an Old Norse name meaning "Thor's stone," built from Þórr (Thor) and steinn (stone). You may see it said to mean "brave as thunder," but that part isn't in the etymology; the name is simply Thor plus stone. It's pronounced THUR-stən.
Meaning & Origin of Thurstan
Meaning: Thor's stone.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: Thurstan means 'Thor's stone, brave as thunder' Actually: The 'brave as thunder' flourish isn't part of the etymology — the name is simply Old Norse Þórr ('Thor') + steinn ('stone').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Thurstan
THUR-stənIPA /ˈθɜːr.stən/
Popularity of Thurstan
Thurstan does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Thurstan mean?
Thor’s stone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Thurstan?
Thurstan is pronounced THUR-stən (IPA: /ˈθɜːr.stən/).
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