Ilmar
Finnic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilmar
Ilmar derives from Finnish and Estonian roots, combining "il" (oil) or relating to proto-Finnic elements, though the exact etymology is debated; it generally means "famous" or "renowned" in some interpretations.
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Etymology
Ilmar derives from Finnish and Estonian roots, combining "il" (oil) or relating to proto-Finnic elements, though the exact etymology is debated; it generally means "famous" or "renowned" in some interpretations. The name is primarily used in Finland and Estonia, with historical prominence in Finnish culture and minor use in other Nordic regions.
Ilmar currently ranks #2,625 in the United States as a boy's name.
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