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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Ferdinand
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Ferdinand
German, Dutch, English, French, Czech
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Meaning of the Name Ferdinand
The name Ferdinand is derived from the Germanic elements meaning "ready for journey".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - 1521), a Portuguese-Spanish maritime explorer;
Ferdinand Bol (1616 - 1680), a Dutch painter and printmaker;
Ferdinand de Saussure (1857 - 1913), a Swiss linguist;
Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton (c. 1890 – 1941), an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer.
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Names Related to Ferdinand
List of names related to Ferdinand.
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