Raimund

The old German male name Raimund means interpreted in essence 'the advisor and protector', 'the protective advisor', 'the proven protector', or 'the defender of the decision'. The origin of the two-part name lies in Old High German, derived from the Old High German expressions ragin for 'the advice' or 'the decision' and munt for 'the protection', 'the defender', or 'the protector'.

What does the name Raimund mean?

The old German male name Raimund means interpreted in essence 'the advisor and protector', 'the protective advisor', 'the proven protector', or 'the defender of the decision'. The origin of the two-part name lies in Old High German, derived from the Old High German expressions ragin for 'the advice' or 'the decision' and munt for 'the protection', 'the defender', or 'the protector'. The name is also commonly used as a surname. Other variants include Raginmund, Reimund (German), Raymond (English and French), Raymund (English), Ray (English), Reinmund, Raimond (Estonian and Dutch), Raimondo (Italian), Ramon (Spanish), Raimundo (Portuguese and Spanish), Raymundo (Portuguese and Spanish), Reimond, Ramont (Swedish), Raimundus (Latin), Raymundus (Latin), Rajmund (Polish), Ramund (Danish), and Raimonds (Latvian). Short forms include Erramun (Basque), Raimon (Catalan), Raimo, Reima (Finnish), Reimo, Rajmund (Hungarian), Réamann, Redmond, Redmund (Irish), Remao, Mao (Limburgish), Raimondas (Lithuanian), Raimundas, Rimundas, Rajmund (Slovenian), Moncho (Spanish), and Raivo. Frisian forms are Reemt, Remmt, and Rehmet.

Where does the name Raimund come from?

The etymology of Raimund is a male first name of Old High German origin with meanings such as 'the proven protector' or 'the protective advisor' and others. Old High German.

How do you pronounce Raimund?

Sound & pronunciation of Raimund: The name Raimund is two syllables and powerfully structured. In the pronunciation 'Rai-mund' [ˈʁaɪ̯mʊnt], a gliding onset combines with a darker, closed final syllable. The consonants give the name stability. The firm '-mund' at the end emphasizes grounding and steadfastness. Raimund appears tradition-conscious and serious - solid, calm, and endowed with medieval sound substance.

When is the name day of Raimund?

The name day of Raimund is January 7 (celebrated in honor of Saint Raimund of Peñafort, a Spanish Dominican monk) and August 31 (in honor of the Catalan Saint Raimund Nonnatus).

Popularity

Raimund is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 1,532nd. In the last ten years, Raimund has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,212th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mundel / Mundi / Mundl / Rai / Raimi / Raimondo / Raimundo / Ray / Raymondos

Similar first names

Famous people

• Hans-Raimund Deppe (German physicist)
• Karl Raimund Kristinus (composer from Austria)
• Raimund Bahr (Austrian historian)
• Raimund Beck (vicar general in the Diocese of Erfurt)
• Raimund Berens (film producer from Germany)
• Raimund Berger (Austrian writer)
• Raimund Bertels (football player from Germany)
• Raimund Bethge (athlete from Germany)
• Raimund Brichta (moderator, stock market reporter)
• Raimund Divis (Austrian ice hockey player)
• Raimund Friedl (Austrian footballer)
• Raimund Geimer (footballer from Germany)
• Raimund Girke (German painter)
• Raimund Haberl (Austrian racing rower)
• Raimund Harmstorf (German actor (1940-1998) Seewolf, Courier of the Tsar)
• Raimund Haser (member of the state parliament in Baden-Württemberg)
• Raimund Herincx (British opera singer)
• Raimund Hilger (ice hockey player from Germany)
• Raimund Hinkel (Austrian writer)
• Raimund Hoenen (theologian from Germany)