Malte
Danish · Boy
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About the name Malte
Malte is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German "Malo," meaning "counsel" or "strength," with possible roots in Latin "maltus" (meaning "bad" or "strong" depending on context).
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Etymology
Malte is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German "Malo," meaning "counsel" or "strength," with possible roots in Latin "maltus" (meaning "bad" or "strong" depending on context). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and German-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Denmark and Germany, and has no specific religious association beyond general Christian European usage.
Malte currently ranks #27 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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