List of German Baby Names Meanings

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  • Kahn - KAHN
    Kahn Name Meaning. North German: occupational name for a bargee, from Low German kane 'boat'. German: from a short form of the Germanic personal name Cagano, itself a short form of a personal name formed with gagan, gegen 'against'. Jewish (Ashkenazic): one of the many variants of Cohen.
    Meaning: Priest Origin: Germanic, Hebrew
  • Kaja - KAH-yah
    Related Names. VARIANTS: Ina, Kaia, Kari (Norwegian), Caja, Ina, Karen (Danish), Cajsa, Carin, Ina, Kai, Kajsa, Karin, Karina, Kaj (Swedish), Kaia, Kaisa, Kati, Riina, Triinu (Estonian), Katica (Slovene)
    Meaning: Free woman Origin: Czech, Germanic
  • Karel - KAH-rel
    Karel /ˈkɑːrəl/ is a given name in Dutch and Czech, equivalent to Charles, meaning Free Man.
    Meaning: Free man Origin: Czech, Germanic
  • Karola - KAW-ro-law
    The name Karola is a Hungarian baby name. In Hungarian the meaning of the name Karola is: meaning manly.
    Meaning: Free woman Origin: Germanic, Hungarian
  • Karoliina - KA-ro-lee-na
    Karoliina is a Finnish feminine given name derived from Charles.
    Meaning: Free woman Origin: Finnish, Germanic
  • Karolina - KAH-raw-lee-nah
    Swedish Meaning: The name Karolina is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Karolina is: Feminine of Karl: manly.
    Meaning: Free woman Origin: Czech, Germanic
  • Karoly - KAH-roi 
    Karoly Name Meaning. from the personal name Károly, Hungarian form of Charles. habitational name from a place so named in Bihar County. possibly from karuly, variant of karvaly 'sparrow-hawk', a symbolic name from a totemic animal of an ancient Hungarian tribe.
    Meaning: Free man Origin: Germanic, Hungarian
  • Keil - KIEL
    The meaning of the name “Keil” is: “Clumsy person”. Categories: German Names, Germanic Names, Surnames Names. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: German.
    Meaning: Clumsy or awkward Origin: Germanic
  • Keiler - KIEL-ər
    The meaning of the name “Keiler” is: “Clumsy person; stonecutter”. Categories: German Names, Germanic Names, Surnames Names.
    Meaning: Clumsy or awkward Origin: Germanic
  • Kerttu - KEHR-tu
    Origin of the name Gertrude: Derived from the Old High German Geretrudis, a compound name composed of the elements ger (spear) and trut (maiden, dear) or þruþ (strength). The name Gertrude was introduced to England in the Middle Ages by German immigrants. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
    Meaning: The strongest spear Origin: Finnish, Germanic
  • Kessler - KES-lər
    Kessler Name Meaning. German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a maker of copper cooking vessels, from an agent derivative of Middle High German kezzel 'kettle', 'cauldron', Middle Dutch ketel, modern German Kessel.
    Meaning: Maker of kettles Origin: Germanic
  • Kohler - KOHL-ər
    Kohler is a surname of German origin. The name was first found in Saxony. It means, "charcoal burner" so the first "Kohlers" were most likely of that occupation.
    Meaning: Associated with coal Origin: Germanic
  • Kondrat - KAWN-draht
    Given Name KONDRAT. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Polish (Archaic) PRONOUNCED: KAWN-drat [details]
    Meaning: Bold or wise counselor Origin: Germanic, Polish
  • Lajos - LAW-yosh
    Lajos is a Hungarian masculine given name, it is a cognate of the English Louis and may refer to: Hungarian monarchs: Lajos I, 1326-1382 (ruled 1342-1382)
  • Lambert - LAM-bərt
    English, French, Dutch, and German: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements land 'land', 'territory' + berht 'bright', 'famous'. In England, the native Old English form Landbeorht was replaced by Lambert, the Continental form of the name that was taken to England by the Normans from France.
    Meaning: Land bright Origin: Germanic
  • Lavonne - lə-VAHN
    The meaning of the name “Lavonne” is: “Wood”. ... The name Lavonne is also a form of Yvonne, meaning "a young archer”. Lavonne name variations are Lavonda, Lavonna, Lahvonne, Levonne, Levonda, Lavonn.
    Meaning: Of the yew tree Origin: Germanic
  • Lear - LEER
    The name Lear is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Lear is: Shakespearian king.
    Meaning: From the river Legra Origin: English, Germanic
  • Lennart - LE-nahrt
    Swedish Meaning: The name Lennart is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Lennart is: lion'.
    Meaning: Strong like the lion Origin: Germanic
  • Lenny - LEN-ee
    15% this week. Gender: Male Meaning of Lenny: "brave lion" Origin of Lenny: Diminutive of Leonard.
    Meaning: Strong like the lion Origin: Germanic
  • Leopold - LEE-ə-pold
    Leopold is an originally Germanic name composed of two stems, common to Germanic names. The first part is related to the Latin word "Leo", meaning "lion" (although some say the first part is related to Old High German "liut" meaning "people"). ... The second part is of Germanic origin and means "brave", compare "bold".
    Meaning: Courageous people Origin: Germanic
  • Leopolda - lee-ə-POHLD-ə
    German Meaning: The name Leopolda is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Leopolda is: Of the people.
    Meaning: Courageous woman Origin: Germanic
  • Liam - LEE-əm
    Strong-willed warrior and protector. It's a shorter form of the Irish name Uilliam, which originated from the Frankish Willahelm, meaning "helmet of will." It's also a shortened version of "William." Well-known Liams: actors Liam Neeson and Liam Hemsworth.
    Meaning: Strong mind and protection Origin: Germanic
  • Lieb - LEEB
    Lieb Name Meaning. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a pleasant or agreeable person, from Middle High German liep 'dear', 'beloved'; Yiddish lib or German lieb.
    Meaning: Dear one Origin: Germanic, Yiddish
  • Lieber - LEEB-ər
    Lieber Name Meaning. German: variant of Lieb 1. German: variant of Liebert.
    Meaning: Dear one Origin: Germanic, Yiddish
  • Lien - LEEN
    Contribute your knowledge to the name Lien. ... A Vietnamese name meaning "lotus" while its Chinese counterpart is "Lian".
    Meaning: Free woman Origin: Dutch, Germanic
  • Likeke - lee-KEH-keh
    Li-ke-ke, lik-eke ] The baby boy name Likeke is pronounced as LAYKEHK- †. Likeke is used chiefly in Hawaiian and it is derived from Germanic origins. Likeke is a variant of the name Richard (Czech, Dutch, English, French, and German). See also the related category germanic (german).
    Meaning: Courageous ruler Origin: Germanic, Hawaiian
  • Linda - LIN-də
    Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "flexible, soft, mild". It also coincides with the Spanish and Portuguese word linda meaning "beautiful".
    Meaning: Tender woman Origin: Germanic
  • Lindberg - LIND-burg
    Lindberg Name Meaning. Swedish: ornamental name composed of Swedish lind 'lime tree' + berg 'mountain', 'hill'. South German: habitational name from any of several places so named.
    Meaning: Hill with lime trees on it Origin: Germanic
  • Linde - LIND
    Linde Name Meaning. German, Dutch, and Scandinavian: topographic name for someone who lived by a conspicuous lime tree, Middle High German, Dutch linde, Scandinavian lind. There are several places, especially in North Germany, named with this word, and the name may be a habitational name from any of these.
    Meaning: From near a lime tree Origin: Germanic
  • Lindell - LIND-ehl
    English Meaning: The name Lindell is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Lindell is: Lives by the linden tree valley.
    Meaning: From near a lime tree Origin: Germanic