Torsten
Meaning of Torsten
The name Torsten is a male given name with German origin. It is pronounced as TOR-sten (/ˈtɔr.stən/) in German. Another variation of this name is Thorsten. The popularity of the name Torsten in the United States has fluctuated over the years. According to data for newborns in the United States, in recent years, it has been given to around 20-30 babies per year, with its highest rank being around 3500-4500. This unique and strong-sounding name may appeal to parents who are looking for a distinctive choice for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as TOR-sten (/ˈtɔr.stən/)
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Notable People Named Torsten
| Torsten Nils Wiesel is a Swedish neurophysiologist who received the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries in the visual system. |
| Torsten de Winkel is a versatile German musician, composer, and philosopher known for his work in jazz, world music, fusion, and electronic music, as well as his efforts in combining the arts and sustainability. |
| Otto Torsten Andersson was a renowned Swedish modernist painter known for his realistic depiction of abstract sculptures and exploration of three-dimensional objects through two-dimensional art. |
| Torsten Lieberknecht is a German football manager and player, currently managing Bundesliga club Darmstadt 98. |
| Torsten Zuberbier is a renowned German dermatologist and allergologist. |
| Torsten Albig is a German politician who served as the 13th Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein from 2012 to 2017. |
| Torsten Fischer is a German assistant director and theater intendant. |
| Torsten Nielsen is a Danish politician and former real estate agent who served as the mayor of Viborg Municipality for the Conservative People's Party from 2014 to 2017. |
| Torsten Johansson was a Swedish tennis player active during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. |
| Torsten Giedeon is a German professional golfer known for his success on the European Tour and his victory at the 1990 World Cup. |
| Torsten Amft is a German fashion designer and the Creative Director of the Amft fashion labels. |
| Torsten Henry Ketelsen - Torsten Ketelsen is an Australian businessman who founded the industrial garnet group GMA Garnet in 1987. |
| Torsten Winge, a Swedish actor, graced the screen in over 50 films from 1917 to 1961. |
| Torsten Traub is a retired German professional footballer known for his career as a defender. |
| Torsten Tegnér, a Swedish athlete and journalist, was the owner and editor of the sports magazine Idrottsbladet for over four decades. |
