Gints
See also: ģints
Latvian
Etymology
First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From Lithuanian given names beginning with Gint-, from ginti (“to defend”), such as Gintaras and Gintautas.
Proper noun
Gints m
- A male given name.
Usage notes
- Pērs Gints = Peer Gynt (drama by Ibsen)
Related terms
- Gintars
- Gintauts
References
- Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
- Population Register of Latvia: Gints was the only given name of 3439 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.