Definitions

1. noun

a Germanic masculine name, derived from Germanic words ‘ger’ meaning spear and ‘hart’ meaning strong or brave

“The historian studied the life of Gerhard, a renowned medieval knight.”

2. proper noun

a specific person’s name, for example, Gerhard Schröder, the 8th Chancellor of Germany

“Gerhard Schröder’s policies on social welfare greatly impacted the country’s economy.”