Hildebrand
Hildebrand is a rare masculine name with a strong Germanic heroic tradition. Best known from the medieval Lay of Hildebrand, it has a historical, martial, and dignified feel. In the Slovak context, it is unusual, but its spelling and pronunciation are relatively straightforward.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAn ancient name expressing martial spirit, courage, and the strength of a sword-bearer.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Staré germánske dvojčlenné meno, v starohornonemeckej podobe Hiltibrant. Spája prvky hild, hilt „boj, bitka“ a brand, brant „meč, planúci meč“.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Hildebrand vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
HILDEBRAND
100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvaromBez diakritiky (ASCII)
Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis9 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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 calendarsThe 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 useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Hildebrand
10People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
German art dealer authorized by Third Reich to sell looted art, historian
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Hildebrand Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
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