Ealhmund

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *Alhamundu, from *alh (“sanctuary”) +‎ *mundu (“protector”). Equivalent to ealh +‎ mund. Cognate with Old High German Alcmunt.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ͜ɑlxˌmund/, [ˈæ͜ɑɫxˌmund]

Proper noun

Ealhmund m

  1. a male given name
    • The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
      Sē Aþelwulf wæs Eċġbrihting, Eċġbriht Ealhmunding, Ealhmund Eafing, Eafa Eopping, Eoppa Ingilding, Ingild wæs Ines brōþor...
      Athelwulf was son of Edgebright, Edgebright son of Ealhmund, Ealhmund son of Eafa, Eafa son of Eoppa, Eoppa son of Ingild, Ingild was Ine's brother...

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