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Edmund en · PROPN

Pronunciation

• /ˈɛdmənd/
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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *audaz Proto-Germanic *mundō Proto-Germanic *Audamunduz Proto-West Germanic *Audamundu Old English Ēadmundder. English Edmund From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”). Doublet of Eamon.

Meanings

1. A male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.
   • This Edmund, in the reign of Bolingbroke, / As I have read, laid claim unto the crown; / And but for Owen Glendower, had been king, / Who kept him in captivity till he died. Act II, Scene II
   • To me, the sound of Mr. Bertram is so cold and nothing-meaning—so entirely without warmth or character!—It just stands for a gentleman, and that's all. But there is nobleness in the name of Edmund. It is a name of heroism and renown—of kings, princes, and knights; and seems to breathe the spirit of chivalry and warm affections. 1814 May 9, [Jane Austen], chapter IV, in Mansfield Park: […], volume II, London: […] [George Sidney] for T[homas] Egerton, […], →OCLC, pages 79–80:
2. A surname.

Forms

Deriveds

Edmunds · Caistor St Edmund · Bury St Edmunds · Edmundston · Edmundson

Relateds

Edith · Edward · Edrick · Osmond · Edwin · Almond · Edgar

Translations (13)

csb Édmùnd (male given name) · fr Edmond (male given name) · da Edmund (male given name) · de Edmund (male given name) · pl Edmund (male given name) · es Edmundo (male given name) · lv Edmunds (male given name) · la Edmundus (male given name) · ga Éamann (male given name) · bn এডমণ্ড (male given name) · it Edmondo (male given name) · sv Edmund (male given name) · ka ედმუნდი (male given name)