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Girl's nameOrigin: Slavic, GermanicMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 23 May (SK)

Želmíra

[ˈʒɛlmiːra]

Želmíra is a rare feminine name known also from literary traditions. It is most commonly associated with Slavic roots denoting desire and peace, though its precise origin remains multifaceted. It carries an elegant, traditional presence with a distinctive melodic sound.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Zelmira
Slovak:
Želmíra
Czech:
Želmíra
Hungarian:
Zelmira
Polish:
Żelmira
German:
Spanish:
Zelmira
French:
Italian:
Zelmira
Portuguese:
Zelmira
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 260 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 2

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 feminine name most often interpreted as "she who yearns for peace."

Detailed etymology (in Slovak)

Meno Želmíra sa v slovenskom prostredí vykladá ako slovanské dvojčlenné meno, prípadne ako upravená podoba mena Želimíra, s časťami žel- vo význame „želať si, túžiť“ a -mír vo význame „mier, pokoj“. Podľa konkurenčného výkladu súvisí s románskou podobou Zelmira, rozšírenou literatúrou a operou, ktorá sa odvodzuje od germánskeho mena Gelmir.

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International Traveler Index

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

74 / 100Very good international fit
Degree of global adaptability74 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ZELMIRA

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

ž, í (2)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

10 foreign variants

Czech, English, Hungarian
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Light diacritics – easy to write in basic Latin letters for international use.
  • •A global name – it has direct equivalents in more than 9 world languages.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
23 MayOfficial Slovak Calendar
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈʒɛlmiːra]

In Slovak, the stress falls on the first syllable.

Slovak declension

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ŽelaŽelkaŽelinkaŽeluškaŽelmírka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms Želmíra

Notable figures named Želmíra

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

All personalities catalog
Želmíra Richtová
SK
born 1925Notable Figure

Czechoslovak historian

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Želmíra 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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