Gints

See also: ģints

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From Lithuanian given names beginning with Gint-, from ginti (“to defend”), such as Gintaras and Gintautas.

Proper noun

Gints m

  1. A male given name.

Usage notes

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: Gints was the only given name of 3439 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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