
Norwegian author
1969 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian author
Born
November 28, 1969
Age
~57 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, therapist, novelist
1969
Born in Tana Municipality (1969-11-28)
1998
AwardTanum's Women's Scholarship
1999
AwardNorwegian P2 listener's literature award
1999
AwardHunger Award
2000
AwardOctober Prize
2002
AwardAmalie Skram Award
Present
Frequently Asked Questions
Hanne Ørstavik is Norwegian author. Born in 1969.
The name Hanne means "a female given name shortened from Johanne (“Jane”). Etymology: Short form of Johanna, Hannele, or borrowed from - or - Hanne.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Hanne Ørstavik was born on November 28, 1969.
Name Meaning
a female given name shortened from Johanne (“Jane”). Etymology: Short form of Johanna, Hannele, or borrowed from - or - Hanne.
The name Hanne is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a female given name shortened from Johanne (“Jane”). Etymology: Short form of Johanna, Hannele, or borrowed from - or - Hanne.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Hanne
Hanne — November 28, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Would you name your baby Hanne?
Guestbook
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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Age ~57