Hanne Ørstavik
Norwegian author
1969 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian author
Born
November 28, 1969
Age
~57 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, therapist, novelist
NorwayBorn in Tana Municipality
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
Who is Hanne Ørstavik?+
Hanne Ørstavik is Norwegian author. Born in 1969.
What does the name Hanne mean?+
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.
When was Hanne Ørstavik born?+
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
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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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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