Kurt

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Kurt
PronunciationEnglish: /kɜːrt/ kurt
German: [kʊʁt]
Norwegian: [ˈkʉʈː]
Swedish: [ˈkɵʈː]
GenderMale
Origin
Language(s) German
Turkish
Meaning"Bold counsel" (Germanic)
"Wolf" (Turkish)
Other names
Related namesKonrad, Conrad
Civilian technician Dr. Kurt Sommermeyer aboard U-537 in the Labrador Sea listening to signals transmitted by Weather Station Kurt broadcasting from the Labrador coast, 24 October, 1943. Dr. Kurt Sommermeyer aboard U-537.jpg
Civilian technician Dr. Kurt Sommermeyer aboard U-537 in the Labrador Sea listening to signals transmitted by Weather Station Kurt broadcasting from the Labrador coast, 24 October, 1943.

Kurt is a male given name in Germanic languages. Kurt or Curt originated as short forms of the Germanic Konrad/Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor. Like Conrad, it can also be a surname and less uncommon variations in Germanic languages including Cord  [ de ], Curd, Cordt  [ de ], Curth  [ de ], Kord, Kort, Kurth, and Kurtu.

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In Turkish, Kurt means "wolf" and is a surname and less commonly a given name in numerous Turkic countries.

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