Ethelbert

name

name ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Old English revived in the 19th century.

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"At that time, Ethelbert ruled as king in Kent, and was powerful."

Etymology

From Old English Æþelbeorht, from Proto-West Germanic *Aþalaberht. Compound of Old English æþele (“noble”) + beorht (“bright”). Doublet of Albert.

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