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Boy's nameOrigin: Slavic, GermanicMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 27 May

Valdemar

Valdemar is a distinguished masculine name closely associated with medieval Scandinavia, borne by several renowned Danish kings. Originating as a Germanic adaptation of the Slavic Vladimir, it unites two rich European naming heritages. An inspiring choice for parents seeking a regal, historic name with timeless presence.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Valdemar
Czech:
Valdemar
Hungarian:
Valdemár
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
Valdemar
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Italian:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A historical name associated with rulership, power, fame, and noble prestige.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Valdemar je stredoveká škandinávska, najmä dánska podoba slovanského mena Vladimír, pravdepodobne prispôsobená pod vplyvom germánskeho mena Waldemar.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Valdemar vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

VALDEMAR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
18 April
Švédsko
27 May
Slovak Extended CalendarCzech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Valdemar
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Valdemara
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Valdemarovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Valdemara
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Valdemar
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Valdemarovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Valdemarom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ValdoValdkoValdemarko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Valdemar
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Valdemar! Valdo! Valdko!

Notable figures named Valdemar

24

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Valdemar I. Veliký
1131 – 1182Historical Figure

King of Denmark

Valdemar II. Vítězný
1170 – 1241Historical Figure

King of Denmark from 1202 to 1241

Valdemar IV. Dánský
1320 – 1375Historical Figure

King of Denmark

Valdemar III. Dánský
1314 – 1364Historical Figure

King of Denmark and Duke of Schleswig

Valdemar Puulsen
1869 – 1942Historical Figure

Danish engineer (1869-1942)

Valdemar Dánský
1858 – 1939Historical Figure

Danish prince (1858-1939)

Valdemar Mladý
1209 – 1231Historical Figure

Co-king of Denmark (1209-1231)

Valdemar Langlet
SE
1872 – 1960Historical Figure

Swedish Righteous Among the Nations, publisher and Esperantist (1872-1960)

Test how Valdemar sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Valdemar Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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