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Gender Masculine
Usage Medieval Dutch
Other Forms FormsGhovaert, Gofaert, Goofaert, Goovaert, Govaerd
Meaning & History
Short form of Godevaert. A known bearer of this name was the Flemish astronomer Govaert Wendelen (1580-1667), who is known as Godefroy Wendelin in English.