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Reinhard

Reinhard is a traditional German name with Old Germanic roots, its meaning combining prudence with strength. It sounds unusual, dignified, and distinctive, while retaining a clear Central European character. It is suited for parents seeking a historically documented and internationally understood name.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Czech:
Reinhard
Hungarian:
Reinhárd
Polish:
Reinhard
German:
Reinhard
Spanish:
French:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A traditional name expressing strength, decisiveness, and the ability to give wise counsel.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Nemecké meno germánskeho pôvodu vzniklo zo starohornonemeckých prvkov ragin, regin vo význame „rada, rozhodnutie“ a hart vo význame „silný, pevný, odvážny“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Reinhard vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

REINHARD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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
12 January
Nórsko
7 March
Austrian Calendar
5 December
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa meno vyslovuje približne „rajnhart“.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ReinkoReiniReinReinhardko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Reinhard
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Reinhard! Reinko! Reini!

Notable figures named Reinhard

10

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Reinhard Heydrich
1904 – 1942Historical Figure

German Nazi SS and Gestapo police official and main architect of the Holocaust Genocide (1904-1942)

Reinhard Genzel
born 1952Notable Figure

German astronomer

Reinhard Selten
1930 – 2016Historical Figure

German economist (1930-2016)

Reinhard Mey
born 1942Notable Figure

German singer-songwriter

Reinhard Lakomy
1946 – 2013Historical Figure

German singer and songwriter (1946–2013)

Reinhard Wilhelm
born 1946Notable Figure

German computer scientist

Reinhard Diestel
born 1959Notable Figure

German mathematician

Reinhard F. Stocker
born 1944Notable Figure

Swiss biologist

Test how Reinhard sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Reinhard Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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