Meinard

Meinard is a masculine first name that has its roots in the Old High German language area. It is considered a Dutch variant of the name Meinhard.

What does the name Meinard mean?

The name Meinard is a boy's name that traces back to Old High German origins. Its meanings include 'the resolute one', 'the powerful', and 'the persistent strong one'. These meanings derive from the Old High German terms magan and megin, which represent 'power', 'might', or 'strength', as well as from harti and herti, meaning 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', 'determined', and 'sturdy'. A common Low German variant of the name is Meinert.

Where does the name Meinard come from?

The name Meinard has its origins in Old High German and carries meanings such as 'the powerful' or 'the resolute one'. The word components come from Old High German: magan or megin for 'power', 'might', 'strength' and harti or herti for 'hard', 'strong', 'sturdy', 'firm', and 'determined'. It is prevalent in Dutch and Low German languages.

How do you pronounce Meinard?

The pronunciation of Meinard is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mai-nard' [ˈmaɪnaʁt], which creates a stable and slightly tense sound line with a clear contour. The diphthong at the beginning brings movement to the sound, while 'nard' forms a solid, weighty conclusion. Thus, Meinard appears traditional and powerful - structured, present, and radiates an Old German, robust aura.

When is the name day of Meinard?

The name day of Meinard is celebrated on August 14 and September 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Meinard is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. The best ranking Meinard achieved was in 2016, reaching 3,497th place in the Canadian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, securing it 4,480th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, it ranks 6,188th in Canada.

Famous people

• Meinard Simon Du Pui (Dutch physician)