Gintautas (pronounced [ˈɡʲɪntɐʊtɐs]) is a Lithuanian masculine given name and surname.[1][2] It is derived from the Lithuanian roots "ginti" (to defend, protect) and "tauta" (nation, people).[1] Gintas is used as a shortening for Gintautas, as well as for Gintaras and various other given names.[1][3]
Notable people with this given name include:
- Gintautas Iešmantas (1930–2016), Lithuanian politician
- Gintautas Matulis (b. 1986), Lithuanian basketball player and manager
- Gintautas Mikolaitis (b. 1959), Lithuanian engineer and politician
- Gintautas Paluckas (b. 1979), Lithuanian politician
- Gintautas Piešina (1952–2014), Lithuanian chess player
- Gintautas Šulija (b. 1978), Lithuanian Attorney at law
- Gintautas Umaras (b. 1963), Lithuanian track and road racing cyclist
References
edit- ^ a b c "Gìntautas – Vardai" [Gìntautas – Given names]. Commission of the Lithuanian Language. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Gintautas – Pavardžių duomenų bazė" [Gintautas – Surname database]. ekalba.lt. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Gìntas – Vardai" [Gìntas – Given names]. Commission of the Lithuanian Language. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
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