Name meaning
Valdemar
may mean “famous ruler”
- Origin
- Germanic and Slavic, via Danish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Estonian
- Spellings
- Valdemar · Waldemar · Vladimir
- Say it
- VAL-deh-mar
- Letters
- 8
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Valdemar is a Scandinavian name linked to the Germanic wald, rule, and mār, famous, and to the Slavic Vladimir. Valdemar the Great and Valdemar the Victorious were great kings of Denmark.
Roots
From Germanic Waldemar or Slavic Vladimir (uncertain).
Where it is used
Waldemar and Vladimir are related.
Valdemar name FAQ
What does the name Valdemar mean?
Valdemar may mean “famous ruler”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Germanic Waldemar or Slavic Vladimir (uncertain).
Where does the name Valdemar come from?
Valdemar is of Germanic and Slavic, via Danish origin. Today it is used in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Estonian families.
How do you pronounce Valdemar?
Valdemar is usually pronounced VAL-deh-mar.
Is Valdemar a boy's or a girl's name?
Valdemar is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Valdemar?
Related spellings and forms include Waldemar, Vladimir.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.