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Hengist Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "hengist" is "stallion, horse chief", and is used often for "boys".

Name
hengist
Meaning
stallion, horse chief
Pronunciation
hen-jist
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Hengist Name Details

Hengist is an Old English name derived from the Old High German word 'hengist', meaning 'stallion' or 'horse chief'. It gained popularity during the medieval era and is associated with strength, leadership, and power. Hengist was also the name of a legendary fifth-century warrior and leader of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain.

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