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The first name Filibert has its roots in Old High German and carries the meanings 'the very shining one', 'the greatly shining one', or 'the great famous one'. It is composed of the Old High German elements filu, meaning 'much' or 'great', and beraht, which stands for 'shining', 'glittering', or 'famous'.
What does the name Filibert mean?
Filibert is a male first name of Old High German origin, with meanings including 'the very shining', 'the greatly shining', or 'the great famous one'. The name derives from the Old High German words filu for 'much' or 'great' and beraht for 'shining', 'glittering', or 'famous'. It became known through Saint Philibert, who was particularly associated with the Abbey of Jumièges as an abbot and monastery founder. Variants of the name include Filiberto, Filibertus, Filibertu, and Philibert. For girls, the forms Filiberta and Philiberte exist.
Where does the name Filibert come from?
The first name Filibert has its origins in Old High German and means something like 'the great famous one' or 'the very shining one'. The word components come from Old High German: filu, which means 'much' or 'great', and beraht, which stands for 'shining', 'glittering', or 'famous'. The language is German.
How do you pronounce Filibert?
The pronunciation of Filibert is three syllables and clearly structured. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Fi-li-bert' [ˈfiːlibɛʁt]. It begins with a long, bright I sound, which gives the name a certain lightness. The main emphasis is on the first syllable. The ending '-bert' gives the name a solid contour through the distinctive 'b' and the concluding 't', leading to a harmonious sound – soft at the beginning, firm at the end.
Popularity
In Germany, Filibert is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2015, at 3,527th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,888th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,325th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fili
Frequently asked questions about the name Filibert
What is the origin of the name Filibert?
Filibert has its roots in Old High German and means something like 'the great famous one' or 'the very shining one'.
What does the name Filibert mean?
The name derives from the Old High German words filu, meaning 'much' or 'great', and beraht, which means 'shining', 'glittering', or 'famous'.
How popular is the name Filibert?
Filibert is a rather rare name, but it finds appeal in certain regions and among name enthusiasts looking for historical or traditional first names.