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Vilmeri

Quick answerVilmeri is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous for his will" or "renowned desire." The name is primarily used in Finland and has roots in Germanic naming traditions that were adopted and adapted into Finnish nomenclature.

Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,589
TrendStable
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Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 22
Global rank#2,589

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

About the name Vilmeri

Vilmeri is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous for his will" or "renowned desire." The name is primarily used in Finland and has roots in Germanic naming traditions that were adopted and adapted into Finnish nomenclature.

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Etymology

Vilmeri is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous for his will" or "renowned desire." The name is primarily used in Finland and has roots in Germanic naming traditions that were adopted and adapted into Finnish nomenclature.

Vilmeri currently ranks #2,589 in the United States as a boy's name.

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