Fernando

Fer-nan-do · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, equivalent to Ferdinand in English.

  2. 2.

    A name borne by several Spanish and Portuguese kings, including Fernando III of Castile, who was later canonized as a saint.

  3. 3.

    The title of a popular 1976 song by the Swedish pop group ABBA.

Related words

See also: Felipe, Ferdinand, Hernando

Etymology

From Spanish and Portuguese, derived from Visigothic Fredenandus or Frithunanths, composed of Germanic elements frith ("peace, protection") and nanth ("courage, daring"), meaning "brave in peace" or "bold protector." The name became extremely popular in the Iberian Peninsula through Visigothic royalty and remains common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.