Aart

Aart is a male first name that is considered a Dutch or Netherlandish short form of the Old German name Arnold.

What does the name Aart mean?

The name Aart, a Dutch short form of Arnold, carries the meaning 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one with the strength of an eagle'. Its roots are anchored in Old High German, derived from the terms arn, meaning 'the eagle', and waltan, meaning 'to rule', 'to govern', or 'the ruler'. The name Arnold gained significance in the Middle Ages through the veneration of Saint Arnold, who served as a minstrel at the court of Charlemagne. Through clever tactics, he obtained large estates and numerous forests from Charlemagne. Various forms of the name include Arnoldas, Arnoldo, Arnaldur, Arnaldo (Italian), Arnhold, Arild (Danish), Arnolt, Arnaud (French), Arnauld (French), Arnault, Arnould (French), Arnoldus, Arnau (Catalan), and Erni (Switzerland).

Where does the name Aart come from?

The first name Aart has its origins in Old High German and means 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one with the strength of an eagle'.

How do you pronounce Aart?

The pronunciation of Aart is monosyllabic, compact, and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Aart' [aːʁt], starting with a long A sound that feels direct and open. The ending '-rt' gives the name a distinctive, slightly powerful note. Thus, Aart appears concise and determined - short, yet with clear assertiveness.

When is the name day of Aart?

The name day of Aart is celebrated on January 15, February 23, and July 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Aart is a common first name. In 2019, it ranked 2,725th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,888th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th. The global popularity and frequency of Aart is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Famous people

• Aart C. Gisolf (Dutch physician, science journalist, and 'Teledoktor')
• Aart de Geus (manager and politician)
• Aart Geurtsen (1926–2005, Dutch politician)
• Aart Jacobi (* 1955, Dutch diplomat)
• Aart Jansz Druyvesteyn (Dutch painter)
• Aart Kemink (Dutch painter)
• Aart van Antum (Belgian painter)
• Aart van Asperen (film director from the Netherlands)
• Aart van Bezooyen (German designer)
• Aart van Den Ijssel (painter from the Netherlands)
• Aart van Dobbenburgh (Dutch artist)
• Aart Veder (German actor)
• Aart Vierhouten (* 1970, Dutch racing cyclist)
• Reinder Aart Nummerdor (* 1976, Dutch volleyball and beach volleyball player)