Meaning and origin of the name Gottwald



Gender: Male     Origin: Czechia
Available languages German,

Gottwald is used in


Germany

Gottwald


Gottwald is a German surname of Old High German origin. The name is derived from the elements "got," meaning "God," and "wald," meaning "rule" or "ruler." Therefore, the meaning of Gottwald can be interpreted as "God's ruler" or "ruler appointed by God." Surnames often originated from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics of individuals, reflecting their identity or family history.

The name Gottwald may have been given to someone who was seen as a religious or righteous leader within their community, or it could have been used to signify a person with authority or power. Surnames like Gottwald provide insights into the cultural and historical context of the time period when they were first established. Today, individuals bearing the surname Gottwald may have ancestral ties to Germany or regions where Germanic languages were historically spoken.
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