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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 20 November

Homér

Homer is an ancient male name deeply connected with the revered Greek poet traditionally credited with the Iliad and the Odyssey. While its ancient meaning remains open to interpretation, the name carries an unmistakable cultural weight. It is a distinctive choice steeped in classical literature and European heritage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Homer
Slovak:
Homér
Czech:
Homér
Hungarian:
Polish:
Homer
German:
Homer
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of uncertain etymology, most commonly interpreted as hostage or pledge.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Homér pochádza cez latinské Homerus zo starogréckeho Ὅμηρος (Hómēros), mena tradične pripisovaného autorovi Iliady a Odysey. Jeho presná etymológia nie je spoľahlivo objasnená. Najčastejšie sa porovnáva s gréckym apelatívom ὅμηρος vo význame rukojemník alebo záruka; ďalšie výklady ho spájajú s predstavou spájania či skladania alebo so starovekými označeniami sprievodcu a nevidiaceho človeka.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

HOMER

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

é (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

13 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •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
20 November
Slovak Extended Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Homér

26

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

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Person type
Homér
Historical Figure

reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey

Homer Simpson
US
Fictional Character

character from The Simpsons franchise

Homer H. Hickam
US
born 1943Notable Figure

fue el que generó la batalla entre Vietnam y Israel

Homer Stille Cummings
US
1870 – 1956Historical Figure

American politician (1870-1956)

Homer Dodge Martin
US
1836 – 1897Historical Figure

painter (1836-1897)

Homer S. Ferguson
US
1889 – 1982Historical Figure

American politician (1889-1982)

Homer Bone
US
1883 – 1970Historical Figure

United States federal judge (1883-1970)

Homer E. Capehart
US
1897 – 1979Historical Figure

American businessman and politician (1897–1979)

Test how Homér sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Homér Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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

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