Given name

Targeir

“thunder”·“spear”

Targeir is a masculine given name from Old Norse. It is used in Norwegian Nynorsk.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Targeir is a form of Torgeir. Torgeir is built from elements meaning “thunder” and “spear”.

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Where it comes from

Targeir is a form of Torgeir. Torgeir comes from Old Norse.

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Targeir’s family of names

In Norwegian Nynorsk usage, Targeir has a related form in TARJE. In Norwegian Nynorsk usage, Targeir has a related form in TARJE. In Norwegian Nynorsk usage, Targeir has a related form in TARJEI.

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TargeirTarjeTarjeiTorgeirTarjer

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Germanic

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Old Norse

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Old Norse

Asgeir

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Old Norse

Ásgeir

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Old Norse

Audgeir

“riches, wealth” · “spear”

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Old Norse

Álfgeir

“javelin of the elf”

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Norse

Torger

“the power of Thor's spear”

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Old Norse

Terjer

“thunder” · “spear”

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