Edelmira

Edelmira is the Spanish feminine form of the name Elmar, which is derived as a short form of Adalmar. Translated into German, the name means "the famous noble" or "the famous aristocrat."

What does the name Edelmira mean?

Edelmira, a Spanish feminine form of Elmar, originates from Adalmar. The meaning of the name in German is "the famous noble" and "the famous aristocrat." The name is composed of the Old High German elements adal, which means "noble," "distinguished," "the nobility," or "of noble descent," and mari, which encompasses "famous," "respected," "known," or "great." Other variants include Edelmire, Almira, Elmira, and Elma.

Where does the name Edelmira come from?

Edelmira is a female first name of Old High German origin that means "the famous noble" or "the famous aristocrat." The etymology combines adal for "noble," "distinguished," "the nobility," "of noble descent," "noble lineage," or "noble ancestry" and mari for "famous," "respected," "known," or "great." The languages in which the name appears are Portuguese and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Edelmira?

Edelmira is pronounced in four syllables: "E-del-mi-ra" [ˈeːdl̩ˌmiːʁa]. The long "i" in the third syllable gives the name brightness and a melodic lift. The rolling "r" before the open "-a" creates a dynamic movement. Overall, Edelmira sounds melodious and slightly exotic – soft at the beginning and vibrant at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Edelmira is one of the rarer first names. So far, it has not appeared in the German first name charts. The best ranking was achieved in 1933, reaching 2,275th place in the U.S. name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Edelmira received about 600 mentions in the USA, placing it at 4,325th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given there.

Famous people

• Edelmira Gutierrez (Mexican politician)