Torkil

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse Þorkell, a compound of Þórr (“Thor”) and ketill (“cauldron”), akin to English Torquil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʰɔɹ̥tʃɪl/

Proper noun

Torkil m

  1. A male given name, compare Torquil

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Torkil: Torkilsson
  • daughter of Torkil: Torkildóttir

Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Torkil
Accusative Torkil
Dative Torkili
Genitive Torkils
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