Meinert

Meinert is a male first name that is considered a younger Low German variant of Meinhard and has its roots in the Old High German language. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as "the persistent strong one" or "the firmly determined one."

What does the name Meinert mean?

Meinert is a male first name that derives from Meinhard and represents a younger Low German form. Its origins trace back to the Old High German language. The name means "the persistent strong one" or "the firmly determined one." It is derived from the terms magan or megin, which mean "the power," "the might," or "the strength," as well as from harti or herti, which means "hard," "strong," or "sturdy." The form Meinard can be found in the Netherlands.

Where does the name Meinert come from?

The name Meinert has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning "the persistent strong one" or "the firmly determined one." The components of the word come from Old High German, where magan or megin stands for "the power," "the might," or "the strength," and harti or herti means "hard," "strong," and "sturdy." It is used in the languages German, Frisian, and Low German.

How do you pronounce Meinert?

The pronunciation of Meinert is two syllables and distinct. The name is pronounced as "Mein-ert" [ˈmaɪ̯nɛʁt], with the first syllable emphasized and the rhythm clearly recognizable. The second syllable is compact and structured, while the rolled or aspirated "r" enhances the presence of the name. Meinert conveys a traditional and strong character impression - clear, steadfast, and with a northern German clarity in sound.

When is the name day of Meinert?

The name day of Meinert is celebrated on August 14 and September 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Meinert is a rather rare first name. In the German first name charts, it has not yet achieved any notable ranking. The best ranking was achieved in Denmark in 2015, where it placed 997th in the first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, placing it 2,744th in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 4,546th in Denmark.

Famous people

• Meinert Krabbe (Moderator)