Meinrad is a
German
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male given name, which means "strong advisor", from the German words ''magan'' "mighty, strong" and ''rad'' "counsel".
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"Behind the Name: Meinrad"
''Altdeutsches namenbuch'', 1900. Retrieved on 6 January 2016. The name may refer to:
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Meinrad of Einsiedeln
Meinrad ( la, Meinradus, Mainradus; 797 – 21 January 861 AD) was a hermit and is a Roman Catholic and Orthodox saint. He is known as the "Martyr of Hospitality". His feast day is 21 January.
Life
Meinrad was born into the family of the Co ...
(797–861), German saint
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Meinrad I, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1605–1681), German prince
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Meinrad II, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1673–1715), German prince
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Meinrad Lienert (1865–1933), Swiss writer
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Meinrad Miltenberger
Meinrad Miltenberger (6 December 1924, Herdecke, Westphalia – 10 September 1993, Herdecke) was a German sprint canoer who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Melbou ...
(1924–1993), German sprint canoer
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Meinrad Schütter (1910–2006), Swiss composer
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Meinrad von Lauchert
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Meinrad von Lauchert (29 August 1905 – 4 December 1987) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
On the eve of the Battle o ...
(1905–1987), German general
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