Eduard
/ˈeːˌdu̯aːrt/
The English name Edward is translated into German as Eduard.
Eduard is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeːˌdu̯aːrt/
Did you know?
- Although Eduard is a Germanic name, the German version was actually borrowed back from the French Édouard, which had been taken from the English 'Edward'.
- The name Eduard is derived from the Proto-Germanic words for 'wealth' and 'guardian'.
- In modern Germany, Eduard is often perceived as an 'old-fashioned' name, typically associated with grandparents or nobility rather than children.
Examples in context
- Eduard las die Nachricht.Edward read the message.Tatoeba #7844035 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7842509 by shekitten
- Ich heiße Eduard, aber alle nennen mich Eddi.My name is Edward, but everyone calls me Ned.Tatoeba #6028377 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5377059 by Hybrid
- Ich bin das unglücklichste Mädchen auf der Prinz-Eduard-Insel!I am the unhappiest girl in Prince Edward Island.Tatoeba #5867581 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5834176 by Hybrid
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a small birthday party.
- JulianIst das das Geschenk für Eduard?Is that the gift for Eduard?
- SarahJa, er freut sich bestimmt sehr.Yes, he will surely be very happy.
- JulianIch habe Eduard schon lange nicht gesehen.I haven't seen Eduard in a long time.
- SarahEr kommt heute Abend auch.He is also coming tonight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edward” translations and entries Eduard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Eduard, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
