Chlothar

English

Alternative forms

• Clothar

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin Chlothārius, from Frankish *Hlodhari, ultimately from From Proto-Germanic *hlūdaz (“loud, famous”) +‎ *harjaz (“commander, warrior”). Cognate with Old English Hloþhere, German Lothar.

Proper noun

Chlothar

1. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by various Frankish kings.