Faramund

Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic [1]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old German elements fara "journey" and munt "protection". This was the name of a semi-legendary 5th-century king of the Franks.

Related Names

Rootsfaru/fara + munda/munt
Other Languages & CulturesFaramond, Pharamond(History)

Categories

defence, kings, legend, protection, travel

Sources & References

  1. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 498.
Entry updated December 7, 2022