Name Krabat
Gender Masculine
Usage Folklore, German (Modern, Rare), Literature, Sorbian
Pronounced Pron. KRAH-baht (Folklore, German, Literature)
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Meaning & History
Krabat is derived from the Sorbian word for "Croat". He is a legendary figure in Sorbian folklore and the hero of Otfried Preußler's novel 'Krabat'. In modern times, the name is occasionally used as a given name in Germany, influenced by Preußler's novel.