"Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Torin Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Torin
boy
Torin means "Chief; Sovereign", a boy's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Torin does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Torin follows the chief Shepherd — cornerstone precious, crown of glory unfading, the chief who bows before the Head of the corner.
Is Torin in the Bible?
No — the name Torin does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Chief; Sovereign", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Torin.
Pronunciation:/TOR-in/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningChief; Sovereign
What does Torin mean?
Torin is a boy name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Chief; Sovereign". Torin is the chief — and Christ is the chief cornerstone.
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What does Torin mean in the Bible?
Torin means "Chief; Sovereign" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Torin is the chief — and Christ is the chief cornerstone. 'Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.' Torin's authority rests on the true Chief.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Torin?
Torin is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Chief; Sovereign" — not because Scripture names anyone Torin.
"And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
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Which books of the Bible mention Torin?
Torin is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Torin?
Torin follows the chief Shepherd — cornerstone precious, crown of glory unfading, the chief who bows before the Head of the corner.
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Names that pair well with Torin
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Keira
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"Dark-haired; Little dark one"
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Maeve
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"She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy"
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Quinn
unisex
"Wise; Chief"
Torin & Quinn
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"Wise; Counsel; Chief"
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Rowan
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"Little red one; Rowan tree"
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Torin name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Torin does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Chief; Sovereign", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Torin.
Torin means "Chief; Sovereign." It is an Irish/Gaelic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Chief; Sovereign" — runs right through the Bible.
Irish/Gaelic. Torin comes into English from Irish/Gaelic and carries the sense "Chief; Sovereign." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Torin
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Torin?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Torin?
You can read every verse where Torin appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.