Meino

Meino is a masculine first name that has its roots in Old High German. The meaning of the name includes 'the powerful', 'the mighty', and 'the strong'.

What does the name Meino mean?

The name Meino also comes from Old High German and means among other things 'the powerful', 'the mighty', and 'the strong'. It derives from the first part of the name components magan or megin, which means 'the power', 'the might', or 'the strength'. Meino is used as a Frisian short form for various names that begin with the element 'Mein-', such as Meinard, Meinold, or Meinolf. Other short forms include Meine, Meeno, Menno, and Meno. The pet forms of the name include Menzo, Menso, and Mense.

Where does the name Meino come from?

The first name Meino has Old High German origins and carries meanings such as 'the mighty' or 'the strong'. The Old High German word component magan or megin stands for the concepts of power, might, and strength. These roots can also be found in the Frisian language area.

How do you pronounce Meino?

The pronunciation of Meino is soft and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Mei-no' [ˈmaɪ̯no], with the name starting with an open, gliding sound and ending in a rounded 'o'. The syllables are harmoniously distributed, and the vowel-rich sound conveys a friendly, open impression. Meino feels modern and approachable – light and agile, with a gentle, Nordic clarity in its timbre.

When is the name day of Meino?

The name day for Meino is celebrated on November 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Meino is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Meino has been given as a first name less than ten times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th. The popularity and frequency of the name vary internationally.

Famous people

• Meino von Eitzen vom Bären d. VIII. (artist)