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Engelbert

EN-gəl-bərt

Engelbert is a boy’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “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.”, and peaked in popularity in 1970.

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OriginGermanic

What Engelbert 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.

The Story of Engelbert

This name, meaning 'bright angel,' heralds a lineage of noble character and luminous spirit.

Engelbert is a robust Germanic name, combining 'Angil' meaning 'angle' or 'tribe' with 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' Together, they form 'bright angel,' evoking an image of radiant nobility and significant presence.

You envision Engelbert as a son who carries his noble heritage with grace. This name suggests a bright intelligence and a strong, protective nature, destined for a life of honorable influence.

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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

Peak Year

#15 in 1970

Total Births

150

First Recorded

1913

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