Arbogast

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Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic, History
Other Forms FormsHellenized form: Ἀρβογάστης (Arbogastes). Latinized forms: Arbogastis, Arbogastus

Meaning & History

Derived from Gothic 𐌰𐍂𐌱𐌹 (arbi) meaning "heritage, inheritance" combined with Old High German gast meaning "guest, stranger."

Notable bearers of this name include the 4th-century Roman military officer Arbogast (of Frankish descent) and saint Arbogast of Strasbourg (7th century).
Added 7/19/2007 by Lucille
Edited 5/17/2024 by Lucille