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

  • Torkil's son: Torkilsson
  • Torkil's daughter: Torkildóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Torkil
accusative Torkil
dative Torkili
genitive Torkils
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