noun

Bertram

BURT-ruhm

Bertram (noun) means a male given name of Germanic origin. Example: “Bertram was a popular name among English nobility centuries ago.”

noun

A male given name of Germanic origin.

"Bertram was a popular name among English nobility centuries ago."

A flowering plant, Anacyclus pyrethrum, whose root is used in some traditional remedies.

"The apothecary stocked dried bertram root for toothache relief."

How to use Bertram

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an old-fashioned male name or a name for the pellitory plant.

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From Germanic roots meaning "bright" combined with "raven."

Origin: Germanic

What does “Bertram” mean?

The word “Bertram” means a male given name of Germanic origin. In plain terms, either an old-fashioned male name or a name for the pellitory plant.

How do you pronounce “Bertram”?

“Bertram” is pronounced BURT-ruhm (/ˈbɜɹtɹəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bertram” in a sentence?

Here is “Bertram” used in a sentence: “Bertram was a popular name among English nobility centuries ago.”

What part of speech is “Bertram”?

“Bertram” is a noun.

Where does the word “Bertram” come from?

The word “Bertram” comes from Germanic. From Germanic roots meaning "bright" combined with "raven.".

How many meanings does “Bertram” have?

“Bertram” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name of Germanic origin.

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