Ommo

Ommo is a masculine first name, regarded as the Frisian short form of Otmar. It carries the meanings 'the famous owner' and 'the esteemed rich man.' The origin of this ancient name lies in Old High German, deriving from the terms ot, which means 'possession,' 'heritage,' and 'wealth,' as well as mair, which stands for 'known,' 'famous,' and 'esteemed.'

What does the name Ommo mean?

Ommo, a masculine first name, is the Frisian short form of Otmar and is associated with the meanings 'the famous owner' and 'the esteemed rich man.' This ancient name has its roots in Old High German and consists of the elements ot for 'possession,' 'heritage,' and 'wealth' as well as mair for 'known,' 'famous,' and 'esteemed.' Other Frisian variants include Omme, Ommeke, Omke, and Omko.

Where does the name Ommo come from?

The name Ommo has its roots in the Old Frisian and Old High German linguistic area, where it carries the meanings 'the famous owner' and 'the esteemed rich man.'

How do you pronounce Ommo?

The pronunciation of Ommo is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Om-mo' [ˈɔmo], with two open vowels in harmonious alignment. The repetition of the 'o' provides a sonorous closure. The symmetrical structure of the sounds conveys a calm and powerful impression. Ommo radiates a traditional and compact presence, enhanced by a Nordic simplicity in sound.

When is the name day of Ommo?

The name day of Ommo is celebrated on September 9 and November 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Ommo is a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Ommo has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.