Urmas

The exact origin of the first name Urmas is not clearly defined. However, it is suspected that Urmas is a variant of the Finnish name Armas. Alternatively, the name could also carry the meaning 'the Frosty'.

What does the name Urmas mean?

The origin of the name Urmas remains uncertain, but a connection to the Finnish first name Armas is possible. The name could also be translated as 'the Frosty'. Another theory suggests that the origin lies in the Estonian word 'urm' for 'kitten' or 'frost'.

Where does the name Urmas come from?

Urmas is a male first name that originates from Estonia and carries the meaning 'the Frosty'. The Estonian term 'urm' stands for kitten or frost and is part of the Baltic language.

How do you pronounce Urmas?

Urmas is pronounced like 'Uhr-mas'.

Popularity

In Finland, the name Urmas ranks 1,103rd on the official list of most common first names, with a total of 86 people bearing this name. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Urmas is also common, with the distribution as follows: in Germany, it is found 100% in Bremen, in Austria 50% in Lower Austria and 50% in Vorarlberg. In Switzerland, the name can be found in equal parts (33.3%) in the cantons of Schwyz, St. Gallen, and Thurgau.

Famous people

• Urmas Alender (Estonian musician)
• Urmas Hepner (Estonian footballer)
• Urmas Kaldvee (biathlete from Germany)
• Urmas Kaljend (Estonian football player)
• Urmas Kirs (Estonian footballer)
• Urmas Liivamaa (football player from Estonia)
• Urmas Looke (Estonian architect)
• Urmas Muru (architect from Estonia)
• Urmas Rooba (Estonian football player)
• Urmas Sisask (Estonian composer)
• Urmas Tartes (Estonian biologist)
• Urmas Vadi (Estonian writer)
• Urmas Välbe (Estonian skier)