Arn
/ɑːrn/noun
A common name element in various languages, often meaning 'eagle.'
Did you know?In ancient Germanic cultures, the eagle symbolized power and was often associated with the divine and the warrior spirit.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*arnō
“a bird of prey, specifically an eagle.”
Old English
OE
earn
“eagle, a symbol of strength.”
Old High German
OHG
arna
“eagle, often regarded as a noble bird.”
Middle English
ME
arn
“eagle, retaining the association with nobility and power.”
Modern English
English
arn
“used in names and as a symbol of strength, but less common in contemporary use.”