IJsbrand

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IJsbrand (alt. spelling: Ysbrand) is a Dutch male given name of Germanic origins. The first syllable is derived from Dutch `ijzer', meaning iron or sword, the second meaning fire, combined translating into 'burning sword'. The name is at least as old as the 12th century, where it was a distinguishing name for lords of Haarlem, but it is today in common use in the Netherlands.

[edit] Notable IJsbrands

IJsbrand Goske (1626-1689) Governor of the Cape Colony (South Africa) from 1672.
IJsbrand van Hamelsveld Dutch head of state in 1796 under the Batavian Republic.
IJsbrand Chardon (1961-) Dutch Equestrian (horseman) champion.