Thursday is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder, lightning, storms, strength, and protection.
The day of the week was originally called "Thor's Day" in Old English. Over time, the name evolved into "Thursday".
Other languages also have similar connections between Thursday and Thor:
- German: Donnerstag
- Swedish: Torsdag
- Danish: Torsdag
- Norwegian: Torsdag
These names all derive from "Thor's Day", reflecting the influence of Norse mythology on European cultures.
