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Norbert

From Old German elements: nord "north" and beraht "bright", together meaning "bright from the north" or "famous northerner".

Meaning and origin

Norbert combines two Germanic roots to create a name meaning brightness and northern origin.

How to pronounce Norbert

GermanNOR-bert /ˈnɔɹbɛʁt/

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