Helmut

See also: helmut

German

Alternative forms

Helmuht, Helmuth

Etymology

Probably from Proto-Germanic *helmaz and *mōdaz, but derivations from MHG heil/helm + muot have also been suggested. The name is shaped similar to modern German hell + Mut ("clear courage").

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈhɛlmuːt/
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Proper noun

Helmut

a male given name, popular during the first half of the 20th century