Elmira

The name Elmira represents the feminine form of Elmar in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, with Elmar being considered a short form of the old German first name Adalmar. The meaning of the name is 'the famous noblewoman' as well as 'the famous noble.'

What does the name Elmira mean?

Elmira serves as the Italian and Spanish variant of Elmar, which in turn is a short form of the historical German name Adalmar. The name carries the meanings 'the famous noblewoman' and 'the famous noble.' Its roots lie in Old High German, derived from the elements adal, meaning 'noble,' 'distinguished,' 'the nobility,' 'of noble birth,' or 'noble lineage,' and mari, meaning 'famous,' 'respected,' 'known,' or 'great.' Additionally, Elmira is also considered a feminine variant of Elmir, a Bosnian form of the Arabic name Al-Amir (الآمر), which is derived from the word Amir. In this context, the name means 'the princess,' 'the duchess,' or 'the queen.' The origin is found in Arabic, derived from the terms 'amīr' (أمير) meaning 'the commander,' 'the prince,' 'the lord,' 'the ruler,' or 'the one who commands,' and 'amara' (أَمَرَ) meaning 'to command.' Other variants include Edelmira, Edelmire, Almira, and Elma.

Where does the name Elmira come from?

The origin of the name Elmira is both Old High German and Arabic in nature and means 'the famous noblewoman' or 'the princess.' The Old High German

How do you pronounce Elmira?

The pronunciation of the name Elmira is three syllables and harmoniously melodic. In German, it is predominantly pronounced as 'El-mi-ra' [ɛlˈmiːʁa], starting with an open E that conveys a friendly note. The long I in the middle adds brightness, while the soft R leads to the open final syllable. Overall, Elmira conveys a calm yet present impression - harmonious, clear, and sonically pleasing.

When is the name day of Elmira?

The name day of Elmira is celebrated on September 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Elmira enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 1,333rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 635th place. In the last ten years, Elmira has been chosen as a first name about 410 times, placing it 988th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name holds the 1,077th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Elja / Elli / Elly / Elm / Elma / Elmi / Ema / Emosch / Mira

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elmira Antommarchi (Colombian poet)
• Elmira Antonyan (Russian table tennis player)
• Elmira Kurbanowa (Russian wrestler)
• Elmira Minita Gordon (* 1930) was the Governor-General of Belize from 1981 to 1993.
• Elmira Rafizadeh (* 1981) is a German-speaking actress of Iranian descent.
• Elmira Zherzdeva (Russian singer)
• Sarah Elmira Royster (1810–1888) was a youthful love of Edgar Allan Poe.