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Boy's nameOrigin: South SlavicName day: 23 May

Želimir

[ˈʒɛlimiːr]

Želimír is a distinctive masculine name of South Slavic origin meaning “he who wishes for peace”. Built from widely understood Slavic roots, it conveys a calm and noble spirit. It is an inspiring option for parents seeking a rare, culturally rich name with a peaceful message.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Zelimir
Slovak:
Želimir
Czech:
Želimír
Polish:
Żelimir
German:
Zelimir
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 1 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 2
Registry distribution ratio100 %

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A South Slavic name denoting a person who desires peace and harmony.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Južnoslovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základu žel-, ktorý súvisí so slovesom želieť vo význame „želať si, túžiť“, a z mena tvorného prvku -mír, pôvodne spájaného s mierom a pokojom. Meno sa vykladá ako „ten, kto túži po mieri“ alebo „ten, kto si želá pokoj“.

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International Traveler Index

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

59 / 100Mierna jazyková adaptácia
Degree of global adaptability59 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ZELIMIR

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

ž (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.
  • •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
23 May
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈʒɛlimiːr]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ŽelkoŽelimírkoŽeloMírko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Želimir
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Želimír! Želko!

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Full name:

Želimir Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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