Jelmer

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Jelmer means 'noble and famous', which is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Gisilmar'.
Pronunciation
The name Jelmer is pronounced as 'YELL-mur'.
YEL-mər
Popularity
The name Jelmer is very rare and not popular outside of the Netherlands.

cartoon of the name Jelmer
Cartoon of Jelmer

Jelmer Name meanings & History

The name Jelmer means 'noble and famous', which is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Gisilmar'. Modern West Frisian form of Adalmar via Ethelmer, but it is also possible that it is a variant form of Gelmer (see also my comment for Jelle) in some cases. Jelmer is a name commonly used in the Netherlands and is well-liked by Dutch people for its strong and meaningful origins.

Zodiac Sign of Jelmer: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jelmer:

J: Journey,Judicial,Justice,Joy,Jester,Journal

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment,Entertain,Expressive

L: Liaison,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lovely,Lazy,Legal

M: Mushy,Memorabilia,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

Jelmer is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name

Related Names to Jelmer

Other related names include Gisilberht, Gisilfrith, and Gisilger.

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