Korbinian

What does Korbinian mean?

Behind Korbinian lies the meaning “The raven”. The name goes back to Latin and reached central Europe through the Roman world and the language of the church. Name meanings are rarely definitive; where several readings circulate we list the most common first. Treat them as origin stories rather than definitions.

Sound, length and pronunciation

It is pronounced kor-BI-ni-an. The consonant ending gives the name definition. If your surname also starts hard, the say-it-out-loud test is worth doing. The hard initial sound means the name carries even in a noisy room.

With 9 letters and 4 syllables, Korbinian is a longer name. That gives it resonance, but almost inevitably brings a short form with it — decide which one you like before nursery decides for you.

How popular is the name?

Korbinian sits at rank 198 in the popularity tables — recognisable, but well outside the names you hear daily.

Does Korbinian suit your surname?

Check Korbinian against your surname for three things: the rhythm when spoken, the initials (Anna Sophie Schmidt becomes A.S.S.) and the nickname nursery will inevitably produce.

Sibling names that go with it

Parents who go on to have a second child often want names that work together. Korbinian pairs well with Antonia, Victoria, Valentina, Aurelia, Antonella.

Registry offices in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

In Germany the registry office decides whether a first name may be entered. It must be recognisable as a first name and must not harm the child's wellbeing. Austria applies comparable criteria, and in Switzerland the civil registry decides. Korbinian is an established name and entirely unproblematic in all three countries.