Arbo

The first name Arbo is a short form of Arbogast and carries the meaning 'the foreign heir'. This derivation comes from Old High German, where 'erbo' stands for 'heir' and 'gast' for 'foreigner, guest'. When viewed in isolation, Arbo can also simply be interpreted as 'the heir'.

What does the name Arbo mean?

Arbo is a short form of the name Arbogast and means 'the foreign heir'. This name has its roots in Old High German, where 'erbo' stands for 'heir' and 'gast' for 'foreigner, guest'. When considered alone, Arbo can also be understood as 'the heir'.

Where does the name Arbo come from?

The name Arbo has Old High German origins and means something like 'the foreign heir' or simply 'the heir'. The word components in Old High German are 'erbo' for heir and 'gast' for foreigner or guest. The name belongs to the Old German language group.

How do you pronounce Arbo?

The pronunciation of Arbo is two syllables and sounds harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Ar-bo' [ˈaʁbo] or [ˈarbo]. The initial syllable is compact and the open -o rounds off the sound. The gentle 'R' adds movement, while the -o pleasantly fades away. This makes Arbo appear simple, striking, and present.

When is the name day of Arbo?

The name day for Arbo, as a short form of Arbogast, is celebrated on July 21. On this day, Saint Arbogast of Strasbourg is commemorated.

Popularity

In Germany, Arbo is a rare first name. In 2007, it reached the 1,124th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 1930 and 2024, the name Arbo was given in Germany, averaging the 1st place. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Arbo is also rarely used. The latest rankings in the first name charts of individual countries are listed here.

Famous people

• Arbo (figure) (brother/monk (character from the film 'Vaya con Dios - And lead us into temptation'))
• Arbo Valdma (Estonian pianist)
• Arbo von Roeder (journalist, head of the regional studio ZDF Baden-Württemberg)