Herbert
/herbɚt/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Herbert is a English name meaning "Bright army". Herbert is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements "heri" meaning "army, warrior" and "beraht" meaning "bright, famous".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic herbɚt
IPA hɝbɚt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as herbɚt. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Herbert
- · Herbert Hoover - US President
- · Herbert von Karajan - Austrian Conductor
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