Beorhtwulf
Old English
Alternative forms
- Berhtwulf, Byrhtwulf
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *Berhtawulf, from *berht (“bright”) + *wulf (“wolf”). Equivalent to beorht + wulf. Cognate with Old High German Berhtolf.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbe͜orxtˌwulf/, [ˈbe͜orˠxtˌwuɫf]
Proper noun
Beorhtwulf m
- a male given name
References
- Electronic Sawyer S 1508 (Will of Alfred, ealdorman), Beorhtwulf is mentioned as "Beorhtuulf" in the text section and as "Beorhtwulf" in the old text section and the translation section.