Ferdinand from Ferdinando, the old Spanish form of a Germanic name composed of the elements fardi "journey" and nand "daring, brave". The Visigoths brought the name to the Iberian Peninsula, where it entered into the royal families of Spain and Portugal.
Saintly namesake: Ferdinand III of Castille was a king known for uniting Castile and León and for his piety and leadership. He is the patron saint of Seville and Spanish Army Engineers. (May 30 · 13th century)
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