Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Brave journey, To be Courageous, Bold Voyager, Bold, Safety
Pronunciation: FUR-dih-nand, /ˈfɜːrdɪˌnænd/, F ER D IH N AE N D
Popularity Rank: #5,701
Ferdinand is of Germanic origin and means 'brave journey'. It is composed of the elements 'frith', meaning 'peace', and 'nantha', meaning 'daring, brave'.
The name Ferdinand is of Germanic, German origin and means Brave journey, To be Courageous, Bold Voyager, Bold, Safety, Peace, Strong Man, Bold Protector, Peaceful Venture, Daring, Brave, Beloved. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ferdinand is commonly found in Cameroon, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FUR-dih-nand
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈfɜːrdɪˌnænd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F ER D IH N AE N D
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Ferdinand is recorded 10,076 times globally, ranking it as the 5,701th most common name worldwide.
Ferdinand is most prevalent in Cameroon, with 1,180 occurrences, making it the 243th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Ferdinand is found among 1 in every 191 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | #243 | 1 : 362 |
| Nigeria | #1,320 | 1 : 1,294 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,401 | 1 : 3,423 |
| Germany | #873 | 1 : 443 |
| Netherlands | #1,113 | 1 : 548 |
| France | #2,385 | 1 : 1,898 |
| United States of America | #4,308 | 1 : 2,946 |
| Austria | #319 | 1 : 191 |
| South Africa | #3,425 | 1 : 4,916 |
| Italy | #3,411 | 1 : 2,484 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ferdinand from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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