Humbert
Meaning of Humbert
Humbert is a strong and distinguished name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements "hun", meaning "giant" or "bear", and "berht", meaning "bright" or "famous". This name has a rich history and associations with nobility and power. In terms of pronunciation, Humbert can be pronounced as HUHM-burt in English (/ˈhʌm.bərt/) or oom-BEHR in French (/um.bɛʁ/). Variations of this name include Humberto. Looking at the data for newborns in New York, we can see that the popularity of the name Humbert peaked in the early 20th century, ranking between 480 and 613 during that time. Despite its decline in recent years, Humbert remains an intriguing choice for parents seeking a timeless and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HUHM-burt (/ˈhʌm.bərt/)
French
- Pronunced as oom-BEHR (/um.bɛʁ/)
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Notable People Named Humbert
| Humbert Roque Versace - Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican–Italian descent who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. |
| Humbert III, Count of Savoy - Humbert III, also known as the Blessed, was a Count of Savoy from 1148 to 1189, known for his dedication to monasteries and his involvement in the organization of Hautecombe Abbey. |
| Humbert of Romans was a French Dominican friar and the fifth Master General of the Order of Preachers from 1254 to 1263. |
| Humbert I, Count of Savoy - Humbert I, also known as Humbert the White-Handed, was the founder of the House of Savoy, receiving territories in the region that later became the county of Savoy for his service to the Holy Roman Emperors. |
| Humbert II, Count of Savoy - Humbert II, also known as "the Fat," was the Count of Savoy from 1080 until his passing in 1103, and was the son of Amadeus II of Savoy. |
