Norbert: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“bright north; famous in the north”

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نوربرٹ

Nordberht

Norbert (نوربرٹ, Germanic Nordberht) is a Christian boy’s name that means “bright north; famous in the north”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Norbert.

Norbert at a glance

Meaning: bright north; famous in the north
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Faith: Christian
Say it: nor-bert
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Norbert

In English: bright north; famous in the north
اردو میں معنی: شمال کا روشن

Origin and history of Norbert

From Germanic nord, north, and berht, bright, meaning 'bright north'.

Base wordGermanic nord, north, and berht, bright

How to say and write Norbert

Say it: nor-bert2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Norbert
Urdu: نوربرٹ
Original script: Nordberht
Known bearer: St Norbert
Themes: Light

Sibling names for Norbert

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Questions about the name Norbert

What does the name Norbert mean?

Norbert means “bright north; famous in the north”. In Urdu: شمال کا روشن. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Norbert a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Norbert is a boy’s name.

Is Norbert a Christian name?

Yes. Norbert is used by Christian families. It is of Germanic origin. From Germanic nord, north, and berht, bright, meaning 'bright north'.

How do you pronounce Norbert?

Say it “nor-bert”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Norbert in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Norbert is written نوربرٹ. In its original script: Nordberht.

Who is a famous person named Norbert?

St Norbert

Is the meaning of Norbert verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.