Bodo
Bodo is a concise masculine name with an established history primarily in the German-speaking world. Derived from Germanic roots signifying leadership or a messenger, it carries a distinctive ancient charm. It is memorable, easy to pronounce, and ideal for parents seeking a strong, rare name.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAn ancient Germanic name meaning lord, leader, or later messenger.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Bodo je staré germánske mužské meno, pôvodne krátka podoba mien obsahujúcich prvok Bod- alebo Bodo-. Jeho základ sa spája najmä so starosaským slovom bodo vo význame „pán, veliteľ“; neskôr sa meno významovo približovalo aj k starohornonemeckému boto, teda „posol“.
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BODO
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling13 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Bodo
14People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Bodo Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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