Goldberg

English

Etymology

From German Gold (“gold”) and Berg (“mountain”). One of the ornamental names chosen by Jews who were forced to take surnames in 18th/19th century Germany.

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈɡoʊldbɚɡ/

Proper noun

Goldberg

A surname, fairly common in the U.S.A.

Translations

Surname

Hebrew: גולדברג‎

Yiddish: גאָלדבערג‎ (goldberg)

Anagrams

broggled

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