Elmar

English

"noble and renowned"

Elmar Origin and Meaning

The name Elmar is a boy's name.

Elmar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'noble' or 'famous' (el) and 'famous' or 'renowned' (mar). The name has been used throughout northern Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavian countries, with variations including Elmer in English-speaking regions. While never achieving widespread popularity in the United States or United Kingdom, Elmar maintains steady usage in Germanic and Nordic countries. The name carries connotations of dignity and distinction with its noble meaning and clear, strong pronunciation. Elmar has a classic, somewhat serious quality that projects reliability and strength. In recent years, as parents have explored European naming traditions, Elmar has gained modest attention for its combination of traditional roots and relative unfamiliarity in English-speaking contexts.

Popularity of the name Elmar

• 3 Iceland 2023

Famous People Named Elmar

• Elmar Brok German MP
• Elmar Klos Czech film director
• Elmar Borrmann German Olympic fencer
• Elmar Mammadyarov Maharram oglu foreign affairs minister of Azerbaijan
• Elmar Lohk Estonian architect
• Elmar Bakhshiev Azerbaijani footballer
• Elmar Oliveira American violinist