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Volkmar

Volkmar is a traditional German masculine name of Old High German origin, recorded in medieval sources. It is uncommon and maintains a strong, distinguished character. It is an appealing choice for parents seeking an unusual, historical name with clear meaning.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Volkmar
Czech:
Volkmar
Hungarian:
Volkmar
Polish:
Volkmar
Ukrainian:
German:
Volkmar
Spanish:
Volkmar
French:
Volkmar
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Germanic name meaning a person who is famous or renowned among his people.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Folcmar, utvoreného z prvkov folc („ľud, národ, zástup, vojsko“) a māri („slávny, známy“). Meno sa vykladá ako „slávny medzi ľudom“ alebo „známy v národe“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

VOLKMAR

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.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
9 May
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V nemčine sa meno vyslovuje približne [folkmar], s prízvukom na prvej slabike a s neznelým [f] na začiatku. V slovenskom prostredí sa podľa písanej podoby prirodzene vyslovuje [volkmar].

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Volkmar

14

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Volkmar Andreae
CH
1879 – 1962Historical Figure

Swiss composer and conductor (1879-1962)

Volkmar Groß
DE
1948 – 2014Historical Figure

German footballer (1948-2014)

Volkmar Vogel
DE
born 1959Notable Figure

German politician

Volkmar Klein
DE
born 1960Notable Figure

German politician

Volkmar Denner
DE
born 1956Notable Figure

German executive

Volkmar Zschocke
DE
born 1969Notable Figure

German politician

Volkmar Enderlein
DE
born 1936Notable Figure

German art historian and archaeologist

Volkmar Haase
DE
1930 – 2012Historical Figure

German sculptor (1930–2012)

Test how Volkmar sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Volkmar Smith

2 + 1 = 3 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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