Gerrit
/ɡehriht/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Gerrit is a English name meaning "Strength of the ...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Canada, CH. Likely of Frisian origin, derived from Germanic elements *ger "spear" and *hard "brave, hardy".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ɡehriht
IPA ɡɛɹɪt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡehriht. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gerrit
- · Gerrit Rietveld - Architect
- · Gerrit Cole - Baseball Player
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