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Robert

Means "bright fame" from Germanic elements hruod (fame) and beraht (bright).

Meaning and origin

Robert comes from the Germanic name Hrodebert and became established in England through Norman conquest in 1066.

How to pronounce Robert

English (US)RAH-burt /ˈɹɑbərt/

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