Wealthy spear-bearer
Pronunciation: ED-gar
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Edgar is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Wealthy spear-bearer". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ED-gar. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Έδγαρ
πλούσιος ακοντιστής
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ED-gar
IPA
/ˈɛdgɑːr/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Edgar Atheling, also known as Ætheling Edgar or Edgar the Exile, was a claimant to the English throne in the late 11th century. He was the last of the Anglo-Saxon sub-kings and the last of the direct male line of the Anglo-Saxon royal dynasty.
Late 11th century
Edgar the Peaceful, also known as Ēadgar, was King of England from 860 to 899. He was the son of Alfred the Great and succeeded him upon Alfred's death.
Late 9th to late 10th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Edgar
prosperous spearman
אדגר
מנהיג חניתות עשיר
Έδγαρ
πλούσιος ακοντιστής
Edgar
dives hastarius
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