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BoyPronounced German /ˈɡeːɐ̯.haʁt/; Dutch /ˈɣɛr.ɦɑrt/Swedish language family

Gerhard

German, Dutch and Scandinavian form of Gerard.

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Gerhard is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈɡeːɐ̯.haʁt/; Dutch /ˈɣɛr.ɦɑrt/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈɡeːɐ̯.haʁt/; Dutch /ˈɣɛr.ɦɑrt/
Language familySwedish

Meaning and history

German, Dutch and Scandinavian form of Gerard. This name was borne by the former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder (1944-).

Notes and context

Usage: german, dutch, swedish, danish, norwegian, germanic

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