🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

戈弗雷

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Gēfúléi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Godfrey/ˈɡɒd.fri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"戈弗雷是一个传统的名字。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A male given name of Germanic origin.

    "Godfrey is often considered a traditional name in many English-speaking families."
  2. 2

    A surname derived from the given name Godfrey.

    "The Godfrey family has a long history in this region."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name Godfrey is of Old French and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'god' meaning 'god' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has evolved in usage over centuries, often associated with nobility and historical figures.

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