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BoyPronounced German /ˈlam.bɛʁt/; Dutch /ˈlɑm.bərt/; French /lɑ̃.bɛʁ/; American English /ˈlæm.bəɹt/; British English /ˈlæm.bət/Dutch language family

Lambert

This name is derived from the Old German elements lant "land" and beraht "bright".

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Lambert is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈlam.bɛʁt/; Dutch /ˈlɑm.bərt/; French /lɑ̃.bɛʁ/; American English /ˈlæm.bəɹt/; British English /ˈlæm.bət/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈlam.bɛʁt/; Dutch /ˈlɑm.bərt/; French /lɑ̃.bɛʁ/; American English /ˈlæm.bəɹt/; British English /ˈlæm.bət/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is derived from the Old German elements lant "land" and beraht "bright". Saint Lambert of Maastricht was a 7th-century bishop who was martyred after denouncing Pepin II for adultery. The name was also borne by a 9th-century king of Italy who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.

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Usage: german, dutch, french, english, germanic

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