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Krabat is a Sorbian boy's name, derived from Hrvat, meaning "the Croat."
What does the name Krabat mean?
The name Krabat has Sorbian roots and comes from Hrvat. Translated, it means "the Croat." Its origin traces back to the Serbo-Croatian Hr̀vāt (Хр̀ва̄т), which means "Croatian." The name became known through a legendary character.
Where does the name Krabat come from?
Krabat is a male first name of Serbo-Croatian origin, meaning "the Croat." The
How do you pronounce Krabat?
Kra-bat
Popularity
In Germany, Krabat is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best position was achieved in 2011, reaching 2,275th place. In the last ten years, Krabat has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.
Famous people
- Krabat (main character of the eponymous novel by Ottfried Preußler)
Frequently asked questions about the name Krabat
Where does the name Krabat come from?
Krabat has Serbo-Croatian roots and is a derivation of the term Hrvat, which means 'the Croat.'
What does the name Krabat mean?
The name Krabat means 'the Croat' and has its origins in the Serbo-Croatian word Hr̀vāt.
How popular is the name Krabat?
Krabat is a rather rare name, which has gained recognition mainly through the legendary character of the same name.