Gonzalo

Spanish

Etymology

Purportedly derived from Old High German gundis- "war" combined with salve or salvo, which have various meanings. Other sources derive it from the Visigothic name Gundisalv meaning "battle genius" or "war elf."

Cognate with Portuguese Gonçalo / Gonçalvo, Italian Consalvo.

Proper noun

Gonzalo m

  1. A male given name.
  2. A patronymic surname​.

Derived terms
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