Egbert
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English
Etymology
From Old English Ecgberht, name of early English kings, from Old English ecg (“edge (of a blade)”) + beorht (“bright”) or Proto-Germanic *Agjōberhtaz.
Proper noun
Egbert
- A male given name from Old English.
Usage notes
Briefly revived in the 19th century, but once again very rare.
Anagrams
Dutch
Etymology
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Pronunciation
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Proper noun
Egbert m
- a male given name
Derived terms
French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French, from Medieval Latin Ecbertus.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Egbert m
- A male given name of historical usage
- Egbert de Liège, b. ca 972