Word
robert
Phoneticsrobert
/ˈɹɑbɝt/
Definitions
01male given name
n. a common name for a man or boy.
n. A common male given name of Germanic origin; often shortened to Bob, Rob, or Bertie in informal contexts.
“My brother Robert prefers to be called Rob by his friends.”
“Robert Frost is one of the most celebrated poets in American history, known for his depictions of rural life in New England.”
02surname
n. a family name or surname.
n. A surname of French or English origin, originally derived from the given name.
“The author of the new book is a woman named Julia Robert.”
“The Robert family has lived in this region for generations, establishing several successful local businesses.”
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Robert, from the Old Frankish cognate of Old High German Hrodperht (normalised form: Ruodberht), from Proto-West Germanic Hrōþiberht, from Proto-Germanic Hrōþiberhtaz (literally “shining glory”). Doublet of Rupert.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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