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Forseti

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Pronounced for-SET-ee /fɔrˈsɛt.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Forseti, 'the presiding one; the chairman/president' (fyrir, 'before', + seti, 'a seat'); the Norse god of justice, reconciliation, and mediation; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The presiding one; the chairman: Forseti is the Norse god of justice. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'for-SET-ee'). We note the god.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Forseti, 'the presiding one; the chairman/president' (fyrir, 'before', + seti, 'a seat'); the Norse god of justice, reconciliation, and mediation; we note the god

History & Origin

Forseti comes from the Old Norse Forseti, 'the presiding one; the chairman/president' (fyrir, 'before', + seti, 'a seat'); the Norse god of justice and mediation (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'for-SET-ee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-presiding-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Forseti is 'the presiding one; the chairman/president' in Old Norse (fyrir + seti) — the Norse god of justice, reconciliation, and mediation (the modern Icelandic word for 'president') — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'for-SET-ee').

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References — Forseti — Norse mythology; god

Variations

Forsete

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Forseti mean?

Forseti is Old Norse for 'the presiding one; the chairman/president' (fyrir + seti); the god of justice and mediation. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Forseti?

It's said for-SET-ee /fɔrˈsɛt.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Forseti a boy or girl name?

Forseti is a boy's name.

How popular is Forseti?

Forseti is a very rare name in the U.S.