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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 29 May

Elmar

Elmar is a masculine name of Germanic origin, widely appreciated in Northern and Central Europe. Derived from ancient forms like Adelmar or Egilmar, it brings together nobility and strength. It offers parents a crisp, clear, and distinguished choice that travels well across borders.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Elmar
Slovak:
Elmar
Czech:
Elmar
Hungarian:
Elmár
Polish:
Elmar
German:
Elmar
Spanish:
Elmar
French:
Elmar
Italian:
Portuguese:
Elmar
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is interpreted as 'noble and famous' or 'famous warrior'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Elmar je novšia nemecká podoba starých germánskych mien Adelmar alebo Egilmar. Pri mene Adelmar sa spájajú prvky adal („vznešený, urodzený“) a māri („slávny, známy“); pri mene Egilmar sa prvý prvok vykladá ako agil či ekka („čepeľ, meč“).

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

ELMAR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 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.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
22 March
Austrian Calendar
29 May
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElmarkoElmarček
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Elmar
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Elmar! Elmarko!

Notable figures named Elmar

14

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Elmar Klos
CZ
1910 – 1993Historical Figure

Czech director, scriptwriter and university educator (1910–1993)

Elmar Wepper
DE
1944 – 2023Historical Figure

German actor (1944–2023)

Elmar Reinders
NL
born 1992Notable Figure

Dutch bicycle rider

Elmar Altvater
DE
1938 – 2018Historical Figure

German Marxist academic (1938-2018)

Elmar Baxşıyev
AZ
born 1980Notable Figure

footballer

Elmar Ledergerber
CH
born 1944Notable Figure

Swiss politician

Elmar Leppik
EE
1898 – 1978Historical Figure

Estonian botanist and mycologist (1898-1978)

Elmar Pieroth
DE
1934 – 2018Historical Figure

German politician (1934-2018)

Test how Elmar sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Elmar Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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

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