Howard
/howɚd/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Howard is a English name meaning "Sheep herder; pi...". Howard is of Germanic origin. It derives from the element 'hug', meaning 'heart, mind, spirit', combined with 'ward', meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic howɚd
IPA haʊɚd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as howɚd. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Howard
- · Howard Hughes - Aviator and businessman
- · Howard Stern - Radio personality
- · Howard Zinn - Historian
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