Torben name meaning
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What does Torben mean?
Unexpected Torben is used commonly in Greenlandic, Danish, Finnish, Scandinavian, German, Swedish and Norwegian aimed at baby boys, Torben means "Thunder or Bear" is originated from Old Norse. Torben is a form of Thorben.
Also Thorben is form of Thorbern in Danish language. Rare Thorben's origin is Old Norse, meaning of Thorben is "Thunder and Bear".
How do I pronounce Torben?
The two syllabled name Torben is pronounced, tor-bin.
Variants of Torben
Thorben, Thorbern, Torbern, Thorbiorn
How popular is the name Torben?
Torben is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1968 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 1968, it ranked 3361st when 26 boys were named Torben.
Over 225 people have been named Torben in United States. Torben is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 1363 in 2016.
Over 113 babies in England and Wales have been named Torben. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2008 when it ranked 614th. Over 149 people have been named Torben in Belgium.
But Torben is a popular baby name in Denmark where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in Germany. According to our research, at least 30000 people have been bestowed Torben around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4337 | 23 |
| 2017 | 3969 | 26 |
| 2016 | 7108 | 11 |
| 2015 | 4875 | 19 |
| 2014 | 5466 | 16 |
Facts
Torben in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 85 | 28 |
 | 332 | 211 |
 | 387 | 480 |
 | 20352 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Torben
Romantic relationships are definitely not your thing. You love books and movies with a powerful message. Stay true to yourself and your friends. Your heart already knows what you should focus on. You should learn to live in the moment. You always give the best ideas at work but lack of ideas when it comes to your personal life. Focus on your dreams and create the life you always imagined for yourself.
Do you like Torben? Other names you would love
- Lennert - The commonly accepted boy name Lennert means "Lion, Strong or Brave" which is especially used in Low German and German came from Germanic and Old High German
- Hemi - Atypical and Fresh unisex name Hemi is majorly used in Hindi, Finnish and Danish. It is rooted from Hebrew, meaning of Hemi is "Golden"
- Ville - Ville's meaning is Protection, Desire or Helmet is a baby boy name that came from Old High German and Germanic is used notably in Norwegian, Danish and Sami
- Jorina came from Old Greek, meaning of Jorina is "Bauer or The Watchful" which is used primarily in Frisian and Norwegian is aimed at girls
- Minni - Used particulary in Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish, Minni aimed at baby girls. Its origin is in Latin, Hebrew and Germanic, Minni means "Will, Composition or Helmet"
Famous people named Torben
- Torben Giehler, was born in 1973 in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
- Torben Grodal, author and professor emeritus of Film and Media studies at the University of Copenhagen
- Torben Ulrich, Danish writer, musician, filmmaker, painter
- Torben Boye, Danish former professional football player
- Torben Piechnik, defender
- Torben Grael, is one of the most well known Brazilian sailors
- Torben Meyer, Danish character actor
- Torben Frank, Danish former footballer
- Torben Betts, English playwright and screenwriter
- Torben Joneleit, Monegasque-born German former professional footballer
- Torben Hoffmann, German football former defender
- Torben Bille in Dværgen as Actor
- Torben Zeller in Sværvægter as Actor
- Torben B. Beeg in The Good Witch as Miscellaneous Crew
- Torben Hansen in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as Actor
- Torben Liebrecht in Deathwatch as Actor
- Torben Brooks acted in movie Jesus' Son
Lists having Torben
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- Baby Names that mean Thunder
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Bear