Beltran

Beltran is an Old High German boy's name. It represents a Spanish variant of Bertram and is translated as "the shining raven."

What does the name Beltran mean?

Beltran is a male first name with Old High German origins. It is derived from Bertram and carries the meaning "the shining raven" or "the famous raven." The name is composed of the Old High German elements beraht, meaning "shining," "glorious," or "famous," and hraban, meaning "the raven." In the Middle Ages, the veneration of Saint Bertram, the Bishop of Mans, contributed to the name's spread. Additionally, there are many variants, including Berhtraban, Bertrame, Bertrando, Beltramus, Beltrano, Beltramo, and Beltrando. Another form is Bertrand.

Where does the name Beltran come from?

The name Beltran comes from Old High German and means "the shining raven."

How do you pronounce Beltran?

The pronunciation of Beltran: The name is two syllables and has a strong consonant structure. It is generally pronounced as "Bel-tran" [ˈbɛltʁan], starting with a clear open E sound. The consonant combination in the middle creates a stable sound. The ending "-tran" has a distinctive and slightly edgy sound. Beltran sounds powerful and characterful - straight, present, and sonically clear.

When is the name day of Beltran?

The name days for Beltran are June 30 and September 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Beltran is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th among the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 2,997th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 30 times, placing it 4,712th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th.

Famous people

• Beltran Pagola (composer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)