Ademar

Ademar is a boy's name that is common in Galician and Portuguese-speaking regions and represents a variant of the name Otmar. In direct translation, its meaning is 'the famous wealthy one', 'the esteemed heir', and 'the well-known owner'.

What does the name Ademar mean?

Ademar is a boy's name that traces back to the Galician and Portuguese form of Otmar. Its meanings include 'the famous wealthy one', 'the esteemed heir', and 'the well-known owner'. The origin of the name can be found in Old High German, where the elements 'ot' stand for 'the possession', 'the heritage', 'the inheritance', or 'the wealth' and 'mari' means 'famous', 'esteemed', 'known', or 'great'. The name became known through Saint Othmar, who lived in the 8th century and served as the first abbot of the Benedictine monastery of St. Gallen. Other variants include Othmar, Audamar, and Ademaro, while the feminine form is Otmara.

Where does the name Ademar come from?

The origin of the name Ademar is found in Old High German, where it carries the meaning 'the famous wealthy one'. The word components consist of 'ot', which means 'the possession', 'the heritage', 'the inheritance', or 'the wealth', and 'mari', which means 'famous', 'esteemed', 'known', or 'great'. The languages in which the name appears are Galician and Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Ademar?

The pronunciation of Ademar is soft and flowing, as the name is three syllables long. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-de-mar' [adeˈmaːɐ̯], with the syllables harmoniously flowing into each other without hard breaks. The long 'a' in the last syllable provides a gentle elongation, while the 'r' rounds off the sound softly. Thus, the name Ademar conveys a calm and composed impression with a gentle, flowing finish.

When is the name day of Ademar?

The name day for Ademar is celebrated on September 9 and November 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Ademar is a rather rare first name. So far, it has never appeared in the German first name charts. The best placement Ademar achieved was in 2002, ranking 1,512th in the Italian first name charts. From 1999 to 2024, the name was given in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,981st. However, in the last ten years, Ademar has not been chosen as a first name for a child there.

Nicknames & pet names

Ade

Famous people

• Ademar Braga (football manager from Brazil)
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• Ademar Fonseca Junior (Brazilian football player)
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• Ademar Miranda Junior (footballer from the USA)
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