Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. HIL-də-behrt  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "bright battle" from the Old German elements hilt "battle" and beraht "bright". This name was borne by four early Frankish kings, usually called Childebert.

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VariantHilbert
Other Languages & CulturesHildiberht, Childebert(Germanic) Ilbert(Medieval English) Hildiberhtaz(Old Germanic)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022