Meinrad Explained

Meinrad is a German male given name, which means "strong advisor", from the German words magan "mighty, strong" and rad "counsel".^[1] The name may refer to:

• Meinrad of Einsiedeln (797–861), German saint
• Meinrad I, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1605–1681), German prince
• Meinrad II, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1673–1715), German prince
• Meinrad Lienert (1865–1933), Swiss writer
• Meinrad Miltenberger (1924–1993), German sprint canoer
• Meinrad Schütter (1910–2006), Swiss composer
• Meinrad von Lauchert (1905–1987), German general

Notes and References

1. Förstemann, Ernst. "Behind the Name: Meinrad", Altdeutsches namenbuch, 1900. Retrieved on 6 January 2016.