Gender: Male
Origin: German, English
Meaning: Famous elf or glorious magician, Famous Nobleman
Pronunciation: EHL-mahr, /ˈɛlmɑr/, EH L M ER
Popularity Rank: #12,606
Derived from the elements 'el', meaning 'elf' or 'magical being', and 'mär', meaning 'famous'. Elmar can be interpreted to mean 'famous elf' or 'glorious magician'.
The name Elmar is of German, English origin and means Famous elf or glorious magician, Famous Nobleman, Awe Inspiring, Noble, Famous. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elmar is commonly found in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EHL-mahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛlmɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L M ER
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Elmar is recorded 3,787 times globally, ranking it as the 12,606th most common name worldwide.
Elmar is most prevalent in Germany, with 1,008 occurrences, making it the 742th most popular name in the country.
In Azerbaijan, the name Elmar is found among 1 in every 67 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #742 | 1 : 364 |
| Italy | #4,279 | 1 : 3,438 |
| Netherlands | #2,088 | 1 : 1,322 |
| Austria | #559 | 1 : 425 |
| Azerbaijan | #56 | 1 : 67 |
| South Africa | #6,965 | 1 : 12,814 |
| Russia | #3,270 | 1 : 2,787 |
| United States of America | #13,685 | 1 : 13,501 |
| Turkey | #6,321 | 1 : 8,112 |
| Switzerland | #1,814 | 1 : 1,708 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elmar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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