Name meaning
Ekkehard
means “brave blade”
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- German, Medieval
- Spellings
- Ekkehard · Eckhard
- Say it
- EK-eh-hart
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Ekkehard is the medieval form of Eckhard, from the Germanic agi, edge or blade, and hard, brave. Several monks of St Gall bore the name.
Roots
From Germanic agi (edge) + hard (brave).
Where it is used
Eckhard is the modern form.
Ekkehard name FAQ
What does the name Ekkehard mean?
Ekkehard means “brave blade”. From Germanic agi (edge) + hard (brave).
Where does the name Ekkehard come from?
Ekkehard is of Germanic origin. Today it is used in German, Medieval families.
How do you pronounce Ekkehard?
Ekkehard is usually pronounced EK-eh-hart.
Is Ekkehard a boy's or a girl's name?
Ekkehard is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Ekkehard?
Related spellings and forms include Eckhard.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.