masculine Hugh

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
*hugiz > Hugues > Hugo
Meaning:*
This name derives from the French “Hugues,” which in turn derives from an Old Low Franconian given name based on the Ancient Germanic element “*hugiz,” meaning “mind, bright in mind and spirit, heart, mind, thought, sense, understanding.” The name became widespread in England after the conquest by the Normans. Hugues Capet (Hugh the Great) was the first “King of the Franks” from the eponymous Capetian dynasty, from his election to succeed the Carolingian Louis V in 987 until his death. Hugh of Lincoln (St. Hugh of Avalon), was, at the time of the Reformation, the best-known English saint after Thomas Becket.

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Numerological Values: #8

A person with name-number 8 is ambitious, confident, practical and has a great ability to execute plans. They are achievers and seek to reach the top of their field through hard work.

Chakra Number: #8
Chakra "Etheric Body"

At the base of the skull or Cerebellum and is also found to be linked to the causal chakra just above the crown chakra to the left in the etheric body. This center enables the individual to achieve advanced out-of-body projection, etheric projection, spiritual perception, and spiritual wisdom. I use the word spiritual here because these abilities and ideas are larger than the self and the earth and is were the ability of remote viewing resides.

Color meaning: Black

Black is the color of the hidden, the secretive and the unknown, creating an air of mystery. It keeps things bottled up inside, hidden from the world. In color psychology the meaning of the color black is protection from external emotional stress. It creates a barrier between itself and the outside world, providing comfort while protecting its emotions and feelings, and hiding its vulnerabilities, insecurities and lack of self-confidence. In times of fear and uncertainty black contains the energy of the threatening unknown. In a positive state, black is seen as a restful emptiness into which anything may emerge and disappear once again. It is also mysterious, providing a sense of potential and possibility.

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Notable People and Personalities

Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl Of Norfolk (1095–1177), Second Son Of Roger Bigod, Sheriff Of Norfolk
Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl Of Norfolk (~1182–1225), Eldest Son Of Roger Bigod, Sheriff Of Norfolk
Hugh Capet (~940–996), First King Of France
Hugh D'avranches, 1st Earl Of Chester (died 1101)
Hugh De Kevelioc, 3rd Earl Of Chester (1147–1181)
Hugh Dubh O'neill (1611–1660), Irish
Hugh Grant (born 1960) British Actor And Film Producer
Hugh I Of Cyprus (~1194/1195–1218)
Hugh I Of Lusignan (~early Tenth Century)
Hugh I Of Rethel (ruled 1065–1118)
Hugh I, Count Of Angoulême (~1183/1195–1249)
Hugh I, Count Of Blois († 1248)
Hugh I, Count Of Maine (ruled 900–950)
Hugh I, Duke Of Burgundy (1057–1093)
Hugh Ii Of Cyprus (~1252/1253–1267)
Hugh Ii Of Lusignan († 967)
Hugh Ii Of Rethel (1199–1227)
Hugh Ii, Count Of Angoulême (1221–1250)
Hugh Ii, Count Of Blois († 1307)
Hugh Ii, Count Of Maine (ruled 950–992)
Hugh Ii, Duke Of Burgundy (1084–1143)
Hugh Iii Of Cyprus And I Of Jerusalem (1235–1284)
Hugh Iii Of Lusignan (fl. Late Tenth Century)
Hugh Iii Of Rethel (1227–1242)
Hugh Iii, Count Of Angoulême (~1235/1240–1270)
Hugh Iii, Count Of Maine (ruled 992–1015)
Hugh Iii, Duke Of Burgundy (1142–1192)
Hugh Iv Of Cyprus (~1295–1359)
Hugh Iv Of Lusignan († 1026)
Hugh Iv Of Rethel (1272–1285)
Hugh Iv, Count Of Angoulême (1259–1303)
Hugh Iv, Count Of Maine († 1051) (ruled 1036–1051)
Hugh Iv, Duke Of Burgundy (1213–1271)
Hugh Ix Of Lusignan (1163/1168–1219)
Hugh Le Despencer, 1st Baron Le Despencer (1223–1265)
Hugh Le Despenser I († 1238), High Sheriff Of Berkshire
Hugh Le Despenser, 1st Earl Of Winchester (1262–1326)
Hugh Magnus Of France (1007–1025), Co-king Of France Under His Father, Robert Ii
Hugh O'neill (1883–1982), Ulster Unionist
Hugh O'neill, 2nd Earl Of Tyrone (~1540–1616), Irish Chieftain
Hugh Of Arles (before 887–948), King Of Italy From 924 Aka Hugh Of Provence
Hugh Of Austrasia, Mayor Of The Palace Of Austrasia From 617 To 623
Hugh Of Brienne (~1240–1296), Count Of The Medieval French County Of Brienne
Hugh Of Châteauneuf (1052–1132), Bishop Of Grenoble
Hugh Of Cluny (1024–1109), French Abott, Later Canonized As Saint Hugh The Great
Hugh Of Die (~1040-1106), French Papal Legate, And Archbishop Of Lyon
Hugh Of Ibelin, Noble In The Kingdom Of Jerusalem
Hugh Of Jabala, 12th Century Bishop Of Jabala, Syria
Hugh Of Lincoln (1135/1140–1200), Avalon Or Hugh Of Burgundy
Hugh Of St Victor (~1078–1141), Mystic Philosopher
Hugh Of Tuscany (~950–1001)
Hugh Roe O'donnell, Prince Of Tyrconnell
Hugh The Great († 956), Duke Of The Franks
Hugh The Younger Despenser (1286–1326), Son Of Hugh Le Despenser, Earl Of Winchester
Hugh V Of Lusignan († 1060)
Hugh V, Count Of Maine (ruled 1069–1131, Died 1131)
Hugh V, Duke Of Burgundy (1282–1315)
Hugh Vi Of Lusignan (~1041–1106)
Hugh Vii Of Lusignan (1065–1151)
Hugh Xi Of Lusignan (1221–1250)
Hugh Xii Of Lusignan (~1235/1240–aft. 1270)
Hugh Xiii Of Lusignan (1259–1303)
Hugh, Count Of Champagne (~1074–1125)
Hugh, Duke Of Burgundy († 952)