Helmut

German

Etymology

First recorded ca. 1800, probably a variant of Helmold, from Proto-Germanic *helmaz and *mōdaz, but derivations from heil/helm + muot have also been suggested. The name is shaped like modern German hell + Mut ("clear courage").

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛlmuːt/
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Proper noun

Helmut

  1. A male given name popular during the first half of the 20th century.
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