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Name Origin

Eduard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old English elements 'eðel' meaning 'noble' and 'heard' meaning 'army' or 'strength'. It signifies 'noble strength' or 'wealthy warrior'.

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Famous People

Eduard Shevardnadze (1928-2014)

Politician

  • Last Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union
  • President of Georgia (1995-2003)

Eduard Mörike (1804-1875)

Poet, novelist, dramatist

  • One of the most important German lyric poets of the 19th century
  • Known for his romantic and sentimental poems

Eduard Hanslick (1825-1904)

Music critic, philosopher

  • Championed the idea of 'absolute music'
  • Influential figure in the development of music criticism

Eduard Khil (1934-2012)

Singer

  • Known for his distinctive baritone voice
  • Popularized the song 'I Am Glad Because I'm Finally Going Home'

Eduard Limonov (1943-2020)

Writer, Politician

  • Prolific author of novels, essays, and political commentary
  • Founded the National Bolshevik Party in Russia

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Valentina

Both names have a European origin and classic elegance, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.

Sofia

Similar in style to Eduard, Sofia is a timeless and sophisticated name with a shared Russian/Eastern European background.

Maximilian

Sharing a strong Germanic origin and regal sound, Maximilian complements Eduard's noble feel.