Torgeir

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Faroese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse Þorgeirr.

Proper noun[edit]

Torgeir m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes[edit]

Patronymics

  • son of Torgeir: Torgeirsson
  • daughter of Torgeir: Torgeirsdóttir

Declension[edit]

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Torgeir
Accusative Torgeir
Dative Torgeiri
Genitive Torgeirs

Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse Þorgeirr, from Þórr (Thor) or þórr (thunder) +‎ geirr (spear). Cognate with Faroese Torgeir, Icelandic Þorgeir, and Swedish and Danish Torger.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /²torjɛɪr/, (regional) /²torjɛɪ/, /²torjə(r)/
  • (newer, from written form) IPA(key): /²torɡɛɪr/

Proper noun[edit]

Torgeir m (definite Torgeiren)

  1. a male given name from Old Norse, feminine equivalent Torgeira

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