At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright north / famous in the north
- Origin
- Germanic (Old High German)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NOR-burt
Norbert is a Germanic (Old High German) boy's name meaning “bright north / famous in the north”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Norbert
Meaning: Bright north / famous in the north.
Origin: Germanic (Old High German).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Norbert
NOR-burtIPA /ˈnɔːrbərt/
Popularity of Norbert
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