Beiara

Old High German

Etymology

From an earlier form corresponding to early medieval Latin Baiovarii, Baioarii, of uncertain origin; possibly corresponding to the name Boii + a (West Germanic?) reflex of Proto-Germanic *warjaz (“inhabitant”). The name is not mentioned anywhere prior to the mid-sixth century, suggesting a Late Antique origin.

Proper noun

Beiara n

  1. Bavaria
  2. Bavarians

Descendants
  • Middle High German: Beieren, Baiern

References
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