"Vortigern" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Late Latin Vortigernus, from Proto-Brythonic *Gworθɨɣern, from Proto-Celtic *Uɸortigernos, from *uɸor- (“over”) + *tigernos (“lord, ruler”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|LL.|Vortigernus}} Borrowed from Late Latin Vortigernus, {{der|en|cel-bry-pro|*Gworθɨɣern}} Proto-Brythonic *Gworθɨɣern, {{der|en|cel-pro|*Uɸortigernos}} Proto-Celtic *Uɸortigernos Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vortigern
  1. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Vortigern, a legendary 5th-century British ruler. Categories (topical): English given names Synonyms: Vortiger, Vortigan, Voertigern, Vortigen Translations (name): Wyrtġeorn [masculine] (Old English), Gwrtheyrn [masculine] (Welsh)

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