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Boy's nameOrigin: Hungarian, Germanic, SlavicMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Elemér

[ˈɛlɛmɛːr]

Elemér is a traditional Hungarian male name with deep roots in Central European history. Its etymology remains intriguing, variously linked to old Hungarian forms, the Slavic Velimir, or Germanic Elmar. It carries a dignified, aristocratic tone that stands out gracefully today.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Elemér
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Czech:
Elemér
Hungarian:
Elemér
Polish:
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German:
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Spanish:
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French:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of debated origins, traditionally associated with nobility, renown, or great peace.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Elemér je staré maďarské osobné meno neistého pôvodu, v stredovekých prameňoch doložené aj v podobách Ilemer, Elmerus a Elemeres. Jeho dnešnú podobu v 19. storočí oživili maďarskí spisovatelia Mihály Vörösmarty a Mór Jókai. Meno sa spája so slovanským menom Velimír, vykladaným ako „veľký“ a „mier“, s germánskym menom Elmar, obsahujúcim prvky vo význame „vznešený“ a „slávny“, prípadne sa pokladá za meno vytvorené na maďarskom jazykovom základe. Nijaký z týchto výkladov nie je všeobecne prijatý.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Elemér is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

75 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability75 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ELEMER

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

é (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
28 February
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɛlɛmɛːr]

Prízvuk je na prvej slabike; písmeno é označuje dlhú samohlásku.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Elemér
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Eleméra
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Elemérovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Eleméra
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Elemér!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Elemérovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Elemérom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElemérkoElemérik
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Elemér
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Elemér! Elemérko!

Notable figures named Elemér

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Elemér Kocsis
RO
1910 – 1981Historical Figure

Romanian footballer (1910–1981)

Elemér Pászti
HU
1889 – 1965Historical Figure

gymnast (1889–1965)

Elemér Berkessy
HU
1905 – 1993Historical Figure

Hungarian association footballer and coach (1905-1993)

Elemér Hirsch
RO
1895 – 1953Historical Figure

Romanian association football player (1895–1953)

Elemér Gorondy-Novák
HU
1885 – 1954Historical Figure

Hungarian military officer (1885-1954)

Elemér Ragályi
HU
1939 – 2023Historical Figure

Hungarian cinematographer (1939–2023)

Elemér Hantos
HU
1880 – 1942Historical Figure

Hungarian jurist, economist and politician (1880-1942)

Elemér Hankiss
HU
1928 – 2015Historical Figure

Hungarian sociologist (1928-2015)

Test how Elemér sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Elemér Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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