Wolmar

Wolmar is a male first name that represents a Low German variant of the name Volmar, a short form of the Old German name Volkmar. The meaning of the name can be literally translated as 'the famous one in the war band,' 'the known one from the folk,' or 'the great one in the folk.'

What does the name Wolmar mean?

The name Wolmar is a Low German derivation of Volmar, which in turn originates from the Old German Volkmar. Its literal meaning encompasses 'the famous one in the war band,' 'the known one from the folk,' or 'the great one in the folk.' The name has its roots in the Old High German language and is composed of the words folc, which means 'the group,' 'the war band,' or 'the folk,' and mari, which stands for 'famous,' 'esteemed,' 'known,' or 'great.' Other variants include Folcmar, Folkmar, Folmar, Folmer, Vollmar, and Wollmar.

Where does the name Wolmar come from?

The first name Wolmar has Old High German origins and means 'the famous one in the war band.' The etymology combines folc, which in Old High German means 'the group,' 'the war band,' or 'the folk,' and mari, which means 'famous,' 'esteemed,' 'known,' or 'great.' The language from which the name originates is German, specifically Low German.

How do you pronounce Wolmar?

Wolmar is pronounced like 'Wohl-mar.'

When is the name day of Wolmar?

Wolmar celebrates his name day on May 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Wolmar is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. The worldwide popularity and frequency of Wolmar is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.