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Thorsten

Name Origin

Thorsten is a Scandinavian masculine given name. It is a combination of the Old Norse elements 'þórr' (meaning 'thunder') and '-sten' (meaning 'stone'). Therefore, Thorsten traditionally means 'thunder stone' or 'stone of Thor', invoking the powerful god of thunder in Norse mythology.

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Famous People

Thorsten Froehlich (1965-)

Computer scientist

  • Known for his work on distributed systems and fault tolerance.
  • Contributed to the development of the Message Passing Interface (MPI).

Thorsten J. Schmidt

Physicist

  • Professor at the University of Hamburg.
  • Research focuses on theoretical particle physics and quantum field theory.

Thorsten Quandt

Materials Scientist

  • Professor at TU Darmstadt.
  • Works on magnetic materials and nanotechnology.

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Astrid

Both Thorsten and Astrid are of Scandinavian origin, sharing a similar style and strong, nature-inspired feel.

Leif

Another classic Scandinavian name, Leif complements Thorsten with its historical significance and robust sound.

Saga

Saga, meaning 'story' in Norse, beautifully contrasts the strength of Thorsten while maintaining a shared cultural connection.