name
Algirdas
al-GEER-dahs
/ɑlˈɡɪːrdɑːs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
algirdas
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Lithuanian (Lithuania); from Old Lithuanian alga (reward/wage) + girdas (far-heard/renowned)
- Meaning
- one of great renown; far-heard; borne by Algirdas, Grand Duke of Lithuania and twin brother of Kęstutis
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Algird
Common mispronunciations
Saying AL-gir-das with stress on the first syllable; stress falls on the second
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables; stress on the second 'gir' = 'geer'; 'das' is a quick final syllable
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