Dietmar
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dietmar
Dietmar derives from Old High German elements "diot" (people) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous among the people." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has historical significance in German nobility, notably borne by several medieval German rulers and bishops.
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Etymology
Dietmar derives from Old High German elements "diot" (people) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous among the people." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has historical significance in German nobility, notably borne by several medieval German rulers and bishops.
Dietmar currently ranks #3,715 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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