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Name Origin

Lothar is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of the elements 'lod' meaning 'fame' or 'glory' and 'har' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. Therefore, Lothar traditionally means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned army'.

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Famous People

Lothar III of Supplinburg (1075-1137)

Holy Roman Emperor

  • Established the Staufen dynasty
  • Promoted church reform

Lothar Matthäus (1961-)

Footballer

  • Won FIFA World Cup in 1990
  • Won Ballon d'Or in 1990
  • Holds the record for most appearances for the German national team

Lothar von Rée (1885-1962)

German composer, conductor and pianist

  • Wrote operas, symphonies and chamber music