Corbinian

The name Corbinian is a short form of the Latin name Corbinianus. Its roots lie in the ancient Roman name Corvinus and the Latin word corvus, meaning "the raven."

What does the name Corbinian mean?

Corbinian is a short form of the Latin name Corbinianus. It derives from the ancient Roman name Corvinus and the Latin term corvus, meaning "the raven." The name's popularity in Germany is mainly due to the veneration of Saint Corbinian of Freising (around 729), who was the first bishop of Freising. A common spelling variant in Germany is Korbinian. Other forms of the name include Corban, Corben, Corbie, Corbin, Corbinius, Corbyn, Corven, Corvin, Corvinian, Corvinius, Corvo, Corvus, Korban, Korben, Korbin, Korbyn, and Korvin.

Where does the name Corbinian come from?

Corbinian is a male first name with Latin roots and means "the raven." The Latin word corvus means raven. The languages in which this name appears are Old German, Bavarian, and German.

How do you pronounce Corbinian?

The pronunciation of Corbinian is four syllables as "Cor-bi-ni-an" [kɔʁ.biˈniː.an]. The combination of several open syllables creates a flowing and melodic rhythm. The long "i" in the third syllable contributes to the phonetic elongation of the name. Corbinian sounds traditional and sonorous, and it has a wide, resonant, and ceremonial quality.

When is the name day of Corbinian?

The name day of Corbinian is celebrated on September 8 and November 20, in remembrance of Saint Corbinian of Freising.

Popularity

In Germany, Corbinian is one of the relatively sought-after first names. In 2023, it ranked 1,769th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, the name Corbinian has been given about 60 times, placing it 3,228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,067th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bini / Corbi

Famous people

• Corbinian Böhm (painter and sculptor)
• Corbinian Hofmeister (resistance fighter)
• Corbinian Lippl (German director)
• Corbinian von Freising (first bishop of Freising)
• Korbinian Brodman (neuroanatomist, physiologist)