List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings

Lujza

(LOOY-za)

German Meaning: The name Lujza is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Lujza is: Renowned warrior.

Luther

(LOO-thər)

As a German surname, Luther is derived from a Germanic personal name compounded from the words liut, "people", and heri, "army". As a rare English surname, it means "lute player" (Hanks and Hodges 1988). Luther is also derived from the Greek name Eleutherius.

Meaning: An army of people Origin: Germanic

Mafalda

(mah-FAHL-dah)

The meaning of the name “Mafalda” is: “Powerful battler”. Categories: Argentine Names, Germanic Names, Harry Potter Names, Italian Names, Literary Characters Names, Portuguese Names, Spanish Names. Used in: Italian speaking countries, Portuguese speaking countries, Spanish speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names.

Meaning: Powerful and mighty in battle Origin: Germanic

Major

(MAY-jər)

The name Major is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Major is: Greater. Also a military rank above Captain and below Colonel.

Meaning: Spear counsel Origin: Germanic, Latin

Malfred

(MAL-fred)

MEANING: The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. ... 2) Variant form of the name element “malm”, from the Old Norse “malmr”, meaning “ore”. 3) From the Old Norse “mál” which in turn derives from the Proto-Germanic “*maþlą”, meaning “speach, language, talk”.

Meaning: Refuge or safe haven Origin: Germanic

Manfred

(MAHN-fret)

Derived from the Germanic elements magan "strength" and frid "peace". This is the name of the main character in Byron's drama 'Manfred' (1817). This name was also borne by Manfred von Richthofen (1892-1918), the German pilot in World War I who was known as the Red Baron.

Meaning: Powerful peace Origin: Germanic

Manfredo

(mahn-FREH-do)

Manfredo Family History. Manfredo Name Meaning. Italian: from the Germanic personal name Mag(in)frid, composed of the elements mag(in) 'strength', 'might' + frid 'peace' (common in Lombardic records in the mid- and late 8th century). Compare Manfred.

Meaning: Powerful peace Origin: Germanic, Spanish

Manheim

(MAHN-hiem)

Manheim Name Meaning. Jewish (Ashkenazic), French (of German origin), and Dutch: habitational name from the city of Mannheim in southwestern Germany (formerly the residence of the electors Palatine), so named from the Germanic personal name Manno (see Mann 2) + Old High German heim 'homestead'.

Meaning: Household of men Origin: Germanic

Mannes

(MAHN-nehs)

Mannes Name Meaning. German: patronymic from Mann 1 and 2. Dutch: variant of Magnus, Mannen, or Manes 1. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Rogaland, composed of an uncertain first element (possibly Old Norse man 'thrall', 'slave') + nes 'promontory'.

Meaning: Army man Origin: Germanic

Mansfeld

(MANS-fehld)

Mansfield Name Meaning. English: habitational name from a place in Nottinghamshire.

Meaning: Coming from a hilly pasture Origin: Germanic