ferdinand

/fərˈdɪnənd/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ‘ferd’ meaning ‘journey’ and ‘nand’ meaning ‘protector’

“Ferdinand VII was the King of Spain from 1808 to 1833.”

2. noun

a type of beetle, characterized by its distinctive antlers, commonly kept as a pet

“The boy was fascinated by his pet Ferdinand beetle and spent hours observing it.”

Synonyms

  • Ferdinandus
  • Ferdy