Waldemar
German · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Waldemar
Waldemar derives from Germanic elements "wald" (rule, power) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned warrior." The name was primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in medieval nobility, with notable bearers including several Danish and German kings.
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Etymology
Waldemar derives from Germanic elements "wald" (rule, power) and "mari" (famous), meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned warrior." The name was primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in medieval nobility, with notable bearers including several Danish and German kings.
Waldemar currently ranks #13,790 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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