Horst

Gender Masculine
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɔʁst/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "wood, thicket" in Low German. Alternatively, it may derive from Horsa. This name was popular in the first half of the 20th century but has since become uncommon. It is now a German slang word for an unintelligent person.

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Entry updated December 7, 2022