Hubert
Gender
masculine
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Meaning & Etymology
The name Hubert means 'bright heart', derived from the Old German elements 'hugu' meaning 'mind, thought, spirit' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. It is a name that conveys intelligence and brightness, symbolizing a person with a sharp mind and a radiant spirit. Saint Hubert, an 8th-century bishop of Maastricht, is a notable bearer of this name and is considered the patron saint of hunters. The name was brought to England by the Normans, replacing the Old English cognate Hygebeorht, and saw a revi...
Etymology
Original Form:
Huguberaht
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old German 'Huguberaht' to the modern 'Hubert', with the Normans introducing it to England where it replaced the Old English 'Hygebeorht'.
Source:
Old German