Othmar
Old High German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Othmar
Othmar derives from Old High German elements "ōd" (wealth, fortune) and "māri" (famous), meaning "famous for wealth" or "renowned riches." The name is primarily used in German-speaking Catholic regions, with notable historical bearers including Saint Othmar (8th-century Swiss abbot and founder of Saint Gallen monastery).
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Etymology
Othmar derives from Old High German elements "ōd" (wealth, fortune) and "māri" (famous), meaning "famous for wealth" or "renowned riches." The name is primarily used in German-speaking Catholic regions, with notable historical bearers including Saint Othmar (8th-century Swiss abbot and founder of Saint Gallen monastery).
Othmar currently ranks #2,590 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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