Chlothar

English

Alternative forms

  • Clothar

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin Chlothārius, from Frankish *Hlodhari, ultimately from From Proto-Germanic *hlūdaz (“loud, famous”) +‎ *harjaz (“commander, warrior”). Cognate with Old English Hloþhere, German Lothar.

Proper noun

Chlothar

  1. A male given name from Frankish, of historical usage, notably borne by various Frankish kings.
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