Duarte

Duarte represents the Portuguese variant of the name Eduard or Edward and means "the guardian of wealth." The name derives from the Old English words ead for "wealth, riches, inheritance" and weard for "guardian, protector."

What does the name Duarte mean?

Duarte is a Portuguese derivative of the name Eduard or Edward and carries the meaning "the guardian of wealth." It likely originates from the Portuguese variant Eduarte and has established itself as a short form. Although Duarte is a very old name, it continues to enjoy great popularity in Portugal and is widely used there. Additionally, the name also appears as a family name. Another common form of Eduard in the Portuguese-speaking world is Eduardo.

Where does the name Duarte come from?

The origin of Duarte lies in Old English, where the name means "the guardian of wealth." The components of the word consist of ead, meaning "wealth, riches, inheritance," and weard, meaning "guardian, protector." The name is primarily found in Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Duarte?

The pronunciation of Duarte is three syllables and is characterized by a vowel-rich sound. It is pronounced as "Du-ar-te" [duˈaʁtɛ] or in Portuguese [duˈaɾtɨ]. The name begins with a dark U sound, which gives it depth. In the middle, the consonant cluster "-rt" provides structure, before the soft ending gently fades away. This makes Duarte elegant and melodious - flowing in structure and striking at its core.

When is the name day of Duarte?

The name day for Duarte is celebrated on January 5, March 18, and October 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Duarte is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was 1,564th in 2011. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times as a first name, placing it 3,888th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,061st. In the name charts of individual countries, Duarte has achieved different placements.

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