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BoyGermanic

Elmar

EL-mahr

Popularity

#10157

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

314

Peak Year

#15 in 1920

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Elmar is a name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'mer' meaning 'famous'. It means 'nobly famous'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elmar Wepper

    German actor known for his film and TV roles

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Personality Traits

NobleFamousStrongCharismatic

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