Butrint

Butrint is a boy's name of Albanian origin, whose exact origins are still unclear. It is often associated with 'the little castle' or 'the water source'.

What does the name Butrint mean?

Butrint is an Albanian first name for boys, whose origin is not clearly established. The meaning of the name could be 'the little castle' or 'the water source'. Its roots may lie in an unknown Illyrian term. Furthermore, Butrint is the name of a historical city in Albania, known as 'the second Troy'.

Where does the name Butrint come from?

The etymology of Butrint shows that it is a masculine name of Illyrian descent and means 'the little castle'. It belongs to the Illyrian language family, which also includes Albanian.

How do you pronounce Butrint?

The pronunciation of Butrint is two syllables and has a dense, slightly rough sound. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Bu-trint' [ˈbuːtʁɪnt], with the consonant sequence creating a strong density throughout the name. The ending '-trint' with the hard '-t' provides a clear, concise finish that hardly resonates. This leads to a focused sound profile, making Butrint appear powerful and edgy - robust, distinctive, and with a clear, intense sound structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Butrint is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Butrint has been given as a first name about 30 times, resulting in a placement of 4,323 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,704th.

Nicknames & pet names

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Famous people

• Butrint Imeri (Albanian singer)
• Butrint Vishaj (footballer from Austria)