# Harward

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈhɑːwəd/

## Definitions
1. A surname.

## Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Herward, Herreward, from Old English Hereweard, a compound of here (“army”) + weard (“guard”). Doublet of Harvard and Hereward.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/harward