Pronunciation: [tˈɔːsta͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The name "Torstein" is spelled with two syllables: "tor" and "stein". The first syllable is pronounced with the "t" sound followed by the "aw" vowel sound as in "law". The second syllable is pronounced with the "st" sound followed by the "ay" vowel sound as in "day". The IPA phonetic transcription for "torstein" is /ˈtɔːrsteɪn/. It is a Norwegian name that means "Thor's stone" and is derived from the Old Norse language.
The word Torstein is of Norwegian origin and is derived from Old Norse.
The name consists of two elements: Tor and stein.
- Tor is derived from the Old Norse name Þórr, which was the name of the Norse god of thunder. In English, Þórr is often rendered as Thor. The name Þórr is believed to be derived from a Proto-Germanic word meaning thunder or thunder god.
- Stein is derived from the Old Norse word steinn, which means stone.
So, when combined, Torstein can be interpreted to mean Thor's stone or stone of Thor.
