Surname

Heilbronn

“healing”

Heilbronn is a surname from Old High German. It is used in German.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Heilbronn goes back to Old High German heil, meaning “healing.”

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Where it comes from

Heilbronn comes from Old High German.

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How it developed

From Old High German heil (“healing”).

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