Konrad

Konrad is a given name in many German-speaking countries, and it has roots in Old High German. The name is composed of the elements "kuoni," meaning brave, and "rad," meaning counsel. It has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, including several kings and saints.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Konrad is derived from the Old High German elements "kuoni," meaning brave, and "rad," meaning counsel. This combination suggests a person who is brave in counsel or who gives brave advice.

Notable bearers[edit | edit source]

There have been many notable bearers of the name Konrad throughout history. These include:

Konrad I of Germany, the Duke of Franconia and King of East Francia from 911 to 918.
Konrad II, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned from 1024 to 1039.
Konrad III of Germany, the first King of Germany of the Hohenstaufen dynasty.
Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1963.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

The name Konrad has also been used in various works of fiction and popular culture. For example:

Konrad is the title character in the novel Konrad by Christine Nöstlinger.
Konrad is a character in the video game Warhammer 40,000.

See also[edit | edit source]

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