Terje Rypdal
Norwegian jazz guitarist and composer
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian jazz guitarist and composer
Born
August 23, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
composer, singer, guitarist
NorwayBorn in Oslo
1947
Born in Oslo (1947-08-23)
1985
AwardBuddyprisen
1995
AwardSpellemann Award open category
2005
AwardJury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen
Present
Age ~79
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Terje Rypdal?+
Terje Rypdal is Norwegian jazz guitarist and composer. Born in 1947.
What does the name Terje mean?+
The name Terje means "a female given name. Etymology: From Estonian tera "grain", or from Terhenetär in the Kalevala, Finnish terhen "mist".". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Terje Rypdal born?+
Terje Rypdal was born on August 23, 1947.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: From Estonian tera "grain", or from Terhenetär in the Kalevala, Finnish terhen "mist".
The name Terje is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: From Estonian tera "grain", or from Terhenetär in the Kalevala, Finnish terhen "mist".". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Terje
Terje — August 23, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
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