What Does the Name Lothar Mean
The name Lothar comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lothar below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lothar Name Meaning
German, Ancient GermanicFrom the Germanic name Chlodochar meaning "famous army", derived from the elements hlud "famous" and hari "army". This was the name of a 9th-century Frankish king, the son of Louis I, who...
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