Chlothar
| Chlothar | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Germanic |
| Meaning | "Famous warrior" |
| Region of origin | Europe |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Lothar |
Chlothar (Latin Chlotharius; French Clotaire) is a Germanic given name, which evolved into the later form Lothair (Lotharius). It is a combination of the words hlut = loud, i.e. lauded, famous and heri = army, warrior.
It can refer to the following kings of the Franks:
- Chlothar I (497–561)
- Chlothar II (584–629)
- Chlothar III (652–673)
- Chlothar IV (died 719)
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