Jelmer name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Old English
Usage: Frisian
Meaning: Noble, Honorable, Famous and Well-Known
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What does Jelmer mean?

Jelmer means Noble, Honorable, Famous or Well-Known came from Old English and Old High German used as a baby boy name is notably used in Frisian. Jelmer is a resultant of Elmer.

Elmer is a version of prevalent Elmar. Elmer is form of Elmar in Swedish and English languages. Also Elmer is Finnish form of Helmer. Origin of Elmer is in Old English and Old High German, meaning of Elmer is "Highborn and Renowned, Well-Known and Noble".

Variants of Jelmer

Adalmar, Almar, Aldemar, Athalmar, Aelmar, Adelmar

How popular is the name Jelmer?

Jelmer is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 417 on boy names chart when 36 babies were named Jelmer.

The name is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today and also in Belgium. Also, Jelmer is a familiar name in Philippines. As per our research, over 4000 people has been named Jelmer globally.

Facts

Jelmer in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands444896550
Sweden9150
Norway9450
Denmark8050

Here's what numbers has to say about Jelmer

You like to establish deep connections for life rather than just hang around with different people all the time. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. To have letter J as your cornerstone means to stand for fairness, balance, justice, and equality. Number 1 reveals your positive attitude and originality. You want to be an example of how everyone should live their life.

Do you like Jelmer? Other names you would love

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  •  Lutgarde came from German, meaning of Lutgarde is "People or House"
  •  Ingfried means Protection or Safety is originated from Old High German and Germanic used mainly in Swedish and Danish is bestowed upon both boys and girls
  •  Swindger - Of Old High German origin, Swindger means "Spear or Strong"
  •  Bodewald - Bodewald means "Prevail or Master" is originated from Old High German

Famous people named Jelmer

We could not find any notable namesake.

Sources

  1. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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