Coenraad

Coenraad is a masculine given name of Dutch origin, a spelling variant of Conrad. It is used in the Netherlands and in Dutch-speaking communities in Belgium and South Africa. In Afrikaans-speaking contexts, Coenraad is common and may be shortened informally to Koen.

Etymology and meaning: Coenraad derives from Germanic elements meaning "known, famous" and "counsel, advice," transmitted through medieval forms as Conrad. The name has many international variants, including Koenraad, Koen, Konrad, and Conrad, reflecting its widespread use across Germanic and neighboring regions.

Usage: The name has historical and contemporary presence in name lists and records. In the Netherlands and Flanders, it appears in church registers and civil records dating to the Middle Ages and continues in modern usage. In South Africa, Afrikaans-speaking communities have used the form Coenraad since colonial times, reinforcing its status as a traditional given name.

Notable people: Numerous individuals named Coenraad have been recorded in Dutch- and Afrikaans-speaking regions, spanning fields such as academia, politics, religion, and the arts.

See also: Conrad, Konrad, Koenraad.