Reinhard
Meaning of Reinhard
Reinhard is a strong and distinguished name of German origin, meaning "brave counsel." This name has a noble and commanding presence, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical background. Reinhard has a timeless quality that transcends trends, and its variations like Reinhardt offer flexibility in finding the perfect fit for your little one. While not as common in recent years, its longstanding use demonstrates its enduring appeal. With notable occurrences in New York in the late 1950s, Reinhard carries a sense of tradition while still feeling fresh and distinctive for modern parents looking for a unique yet classic name for their son.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as RYN-hahrt (/ˈʁaɪn.haʁt/)
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Notable People Named Reinhard
| Reinhard Marx is a German cardinal of the Catholic Church and serves as the Archbishop of Munich and Freising, elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. |
| Korvettenkapitän Reinhard Hardegen was a German U-boat commander during World War II, known for sinking 25 ships totaling 136,661 tons, and later became a successful oil trader and served on Bremen's city council for over 32 years. |
| Reinhard Johannes Sorge was a German dramatist and poet known for his Expressionist play The Beggar, which won the Kleist Prize in 1912 and had a posthumous premiere in 1918. |
| Reinhard Bonnke was a German-American Pentecostal evangelist known for his extensive gospel missions in Africa since 1967. |
| Reinhard II, Count of Hanau - Reinhard II of Hanau, a prominent member of the House of Hanau, was the Lord and later Count of Hanau from 1429. |
| Reinhard Schwabenitzky was an Austrian film director, producer, and screenwriter. |
| Reinhard Genzel is a German astrophysicist and Nobel Prize winner known for his discovery of a supermassive compact object at the center of our galaxy. |
| Reinhard Selten - Reinhard Justus Reginald Selten was a German economist and Nobel Prize winner known for his work in bounded rationality and experimental economics. |
| Reinhard Dieter Grindel is a German journalist, politician (CDU), and football administrator. |
| Reinhard I, Lord of Hanau, is the ancestor of the House of Hanau. |
| Reinhard von Werneck - Reinhard Freiherr von Werneck was a notable figure responsible for significant additions to the English Garden in Munich, Germany. |
| Reinhard Seehafer is a German conductor, pianist, composer of contemporary classical music, and the founder and artistic director of the Festival Altmark Festspiele in Saxony Anhalt. |
| Dr. Reinhard Brandl is a German politician from the Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU) and has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2009, representing Ingolstadt. |
| Reinhard Bortfeld was a German geophysicist. |
| Reinhard Dietrich was a German sculptor known for his artistic contributions. |
