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Engelbert

EN-gəl-bərt

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

150

Peak Year

#15 in 1970

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Engelbert is a Germanic name meaning 'bright angel.' It is derived from the Germanic elements 'Angil' meaning angle or tribe, and 'berht' meaning bright or famous.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    British pop singer known for romantic ballads.

  • Saint Engelbert

    Archbishop of Cologne and martyr.

Personality Traits

BrightNobleStrongFamous

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