Brother
/bruhthɚ/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Brother is a English name meaning "A male sibling; often used as a term of endearment or camaraderie between men.". It originates from GB, Hong Kong, United States. Likely of Germanic origin. Related to Proto-Germanic *brōþēr, and Proto-Indo-European *bʰréh₂tēr.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic bruhthɚ
IPA bɹʌðɚ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bruhthɚ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Brother
- · Brother Theodore - Comedian
- · Brother Rice - Football Coach
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