Tórshavn

Faroese

proper noun
Definitions
  • Tórshavn (capital city in Faroe Islands)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse Þórshǫfn (Thor's haven, Haven) affix from Faroese Tórur (Thor) + Faroese havn (haven, harbour).

Origin

Faroese

havn

Gloss

haven, harbour

Kanji

港, 津

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