Tórur

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Etymology

From Old Norse Þórr, from Proto-Germanic *Þunraz. Cogante with Icelandic Þór, and Danish, Norwegian Nynorsk, and Swedish Tor.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Tórur m

  1. (Norse mythology and paganism) Thor, a hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.
  2. a male given name from Old Norse

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Tórur: Tórsson
  • daughter of Tórur: Tórsdóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Tórur
accusative Tór
dative Tóri
genitive Tórs

Derived terms