First name Meinrad - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
21. January, 14 June
Meaning
The male first name Meinrad originates from Old High German and means "strong counselor". It is composed of the elements "mein", which translates to "my" or "my own", and "rad", which stands for "counsel" or "advice". The name is mainly popular in Switzerland and the southern German region and has a long tradition. It is also closely associated with Saint Meinrad, who is considered the patron saint of hermits and hermitages.