Thor - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Thor

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thaw-r'thor'1 syllable
🇮🇸Old Norse
Brave

MEANING

Thunder

ORIGIN

Norse mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse name Þórr

CULTURAL NOTES

Thor is the Norse god of thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind and also hallowing and fertility.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Thor has been a prominent figure in Norse mythology and was widely worshipped by the Vikings and other Germanic peoples.

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