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Viljar

Quick answerViljar is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "víl" (desire/will) and "arr" (warrior), meaning "resolute warrior" or "willing warrior." The name is primarily used in Nordic countries, particularly Iceland and Norway, with roots in Viking and Norse cultural traditions.

Estonian · Boy

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#105
TrendStable
Peak year2012
Syllables
OriginEstonian
LanguageEstonian
CultureEstonian, Norwegian
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#105

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Viljar

Viljar is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "víl" (desire/will) and "arr" (warrior), meaning "resolute warrior" or "willing warrior." The name is primarily used in Nordic countries, particularly Iceland and Norway, with roots in Viking and Norse cultural traditions.

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Etymology

Viljar is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "víl" (desire/will) and "arr" (warrior), meaning "resolute warrior" or "willing warrior." The name is primarily used in Nordic countries, particularly Iceland and Norway, with roots in Viking and Norse cultural traditions.

Viljar currently ranks #105 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.

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