Chlothar
Chlothar proper noun: a male given name from Frankish, of historical usage, notably borne by various Frankish kings.
Proper noun
Chlothar
- A male given name from Frankish, of historical usage, notably borne by various Frankish kings.
Forms of Chlothar
| alternative form | Clothar |
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Origin of Chlothar
Borrowed from Medieval Latin Chlōtharius, from Frankish *Hlōdhari, ultimately from From Proto-Germanic *hlūdaz (“loud, famous”) + *harjaz (“commander, warrior”). Cognate with Old English Hloþhere, German Lothar.
Questions about Chlothar
- What does Chlothar mean?
- Chlothar means a male given name from Frankish, of historical usage, notably borne by various Frankish kings.
- What part of speech is Chlothar?
- Chlothar is a proper noun.
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