What Abelard means
Abelard is a variant of Eberhard.
Dictionary etymologyReferences, data & attribution
From French Abélard, an extension of the Abel with an Germanic suffix -(h)ard. Possibly also regarded a variant of the German Eberhard "boar" + "hard", equivalent to English Everett.
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Origin, language, and formation
Abelard is used in English and Catalan. Its origins include Germanic languages.
Abelard comes through French Abélard.
Related names and everyday forms
Related names include Eberhard.
Pronunciation and spelling
In English, Abelard is pronounced /ˈæb.əˌlɑɹd/.
Documented use and source context
Abelard is used in English and Catalan.