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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 16 MarchName day in 2 European calendars

Heribert

Heribert is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, primarily known in German-speaking countries. It is quite rare today and carries a distinctive, historical resonance. Its ancient meaning combines the concepts of army and glory, offering a dignified and noble choice.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Heribert
Czech:
Hungarian:
Heribert
Polish:
Heribert
German:
Heribert
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is interpreted as 'shining warrior' or 'famous soldier'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Heribert, utvoreného z prvkov heri (vojsko) a beraht (jasný, žiarivý, slávny).

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International Traveler Index

How easily Heribert is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

HERIBERT

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

13 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
16 March
Slovak Extended Calendar
30 August
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Heribert
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Heriberta
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Heribertovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Heriberta
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Heribert
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Heribertovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Heribertom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
HeriHeribertko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Heribert
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Heribert! Heri! Heribertko!

Notable figures named Heribert

17

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Heribert Weber
AT
born 1955Notable Figure

Austrian footballer

Heribert Barrera
ES
1917 – 2011Historical Figure

Spanish chemist and politician (1917-2011)

Heribert of Cologne
DE
970 – 1021Historical Figure

Archbishop of Cologne

Heribert Prantl
DE
born 1953Notable Figure

German journalist and author

Heribert Rech
DE
born 1950Notable Figure

German politician

Heribert Blens
DE
1936 – 2025Historical Figure

German politician

Heribert Hirte
DE
born 1958Notable Figure

German judge and politician

Heribert Offermanns
DE
1937 – 2025Historical Figure

German chemist

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Heribert Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:H.S.without dots:HS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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