Obertengo

See also: obertengo

Italian

Etymology

From Oberto +‎ -engo, indicating lineage, specifically from Oberto I, first holder of the March of Genoa.

Proper noun

Obertengo m

1. a surname

Noun

Obertengo m (plural Obertenghi)

1. any member of the Obertenghi dynasty

Usage notes

• Predominantly used in the plural, in a collective sense meaning the dynasty.
• The dynasty comprises Oberto I and descendants, although it is described as having been founded by his father, Adalberto the Margrave.

Derived terms

• Marca Obertenga (capitalisation varies)