Keishawn
Derived from the Old High German elements 'sal', meaning 'hall' or 'manor', and 'berht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' Selbert translates to 'Bright Hall' or 'Famous Protector.' It describes a personality that is inherently reliable, wise, and serves as a guiding light for others in a community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 837 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 2002 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1995 |
| Most recent | 2009 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, English |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Elizabeth Selbert (German lawyer, 'Mother of the Basic Law') · Selbert Mason (Electrical engineer, Mason's gain formula) · Mark Selbert (Business author, 'The Complete Book of Business Plans') · Peter Selbert (Actor, 'The Inner Circle') · Adam Selbert (Visual artist, modern abstract works)
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