Meinrade

Meinrade is the feminine form of the traditional German name Meinrad. Translated, the name means 'the strong advisor' or 'the powerful counselor'.

What does the name Meinrade mean?

The name Meinrade is regarded as the feminine variant of the historical German name Meinrad. It carries the meaning 'the strong advisor' or 'the powerful counselor'. The origin of the name can be traced back to Old High German, where it is composed of the elements magan or megin for 'strength', 'power', or 'might' and rat for 'advice', 'counsel', or 'counselor'. Male variants include Meginrat and Meinrath. The name gained fame through the veneration of Saint Meinrad, a hermit from the 9th century who founded the Benedictine Abbey in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.

Where does the name Meinrade come from?

The name Meinrade has its roots in Old High German and means 'the strong advisor'. It is composed of the Old High German words magan or megin, meaning 'strength', 'power', or 'might', and rat, meaning 'advice', 'counsel', or 'counselor'. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Meinrade?

The pronunciation of Meinrade is 'Mein-ra-de' [ˈmaɪnʁaːdə], where the clear three-part structure of the name is noticeable. The stressed middle syllable with a long 'a' gives it breadth and a calm, carrying sound line. The rolled or aspirated 'r' provides structure and resonance. Meinrade radiates dignity and strength, is tradition-conscious, sonorous, and conveys a calm authority.

When is the name day of Meinrade?

Meinrade's name day is celebrated on January 21 and June 14.

Popularity

The name Meinrade is common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, it is represented 100% in Saxony, in Austria 50% in Burgenland and 50% in Vorarlberg. In Switzerland, it can be found 25% in Basel-Stadt, Schwyz, and Solothurn. If you are named Meinrade, it would be helpful if you could share your home region with us to improve the statistics.