Edmund
/ˈɛdmənd/
Edmund proper noun: a male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.
Proper noun
Edmund (plural Edmunds)
- 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...1814 May 9, [Jane Austen], chapter IV, in Mansfield Park: […], volume II, London: […] [George Sidney] for T[homas] Egerton, […], →OCLC, pages 79–80
- A surname.
Edmund meaning in Bengali
Edmund in Bengali
- male given name
- এডমণ্ড eḍomonḍo
Forms of Edmund
| plural | Edmunds |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Edmond |
Origin of Edmund
From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”). Doublet of Eamon.
Words formed from Edmund
Questions about Edmund
- What does Edmund mean?
- Edmund means a male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.
- What is Edmund in Bengali?
- Edmund in Bengali is এডমণ্ড (eḍomonḍo). See Edmund meaning in Bengali.
- What part of speech is Edmund?
- Edmund is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Edmund?
- Edmund is pronounced /ˈɛdmənd/.
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