Sturla

English

Proper noun

Sturla

  1. A male given name from Icelandic.

Icelandic

Alternative forms

  • Sturli

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse Sturla, probably originally a nickname. Related to sturla (“to disturb, drive crazy”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstʏrtla/
    Rhymes: -ʏrtla

Proper noun

Sturla m (proper noun, genitive singular Sturlu)

  1. a male given name

Declension

  • Although a male name, the declension is like a feminine noun. This is the only common name of this kind. Other less common examples are Skúta and Órækja.
Declension of Sturla (sg-only masculine (declined as feminine))
indefinite singular
nominative Sturla
accusative Sturlu
dative Sturlu
genitive Sturlu

Derived terms

  • Stulli

Italian

Proper noun

Sturla m

  1. the name of two rivers that flow in Liguria

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