Obertengo
See also: obertengo
Italian
Etymology
From Oberto + -engo, indicating lineage, specifically from Oberto I, first holder of the March of Genoa.
Proper noun
Obertengo m
- a surname
Noun
Obertengo m (plural Obertenghi)
- any member of the Obertenghi dynasty
Usage notes
- Predominantly used in the plural, in a collective sense meaning the dynasty.
- The dynasty comprises Oberto I and descendants, although it is described as having been founded by his father, Adalberto the Margrave.
Derived terms
- Marca Obertenga (capitalisation varies)