Gebhard

Gender Masculine

Usage German, Ancient Germanic [1]

Pronounced Pron. GEHP-hart(German)

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Meaning & History

Derived from the Germanic element geb "gift" combined with hard "brave, hardy". Saint Gebhard was a 10th-century bishop of Constance.

Related Names

VariantGebahard(Ancient Germanic)

Name Days

Poland: August 27

Categories

brave, gift, health, saints, strength

Sources & References

Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 633.

Entry updated February 4, 2020