Kelemen

Kelemen is the Hungarian variant of the name Clemens and carries the meanings 'the gentle', 'the mild', or 'the gracious', derived from the Latin word clemens, which stands for 'gentle, mild'. In Hungary and Romania, Kelemen is also commonly found as a surname.

What does the name Kelemen mean?

The first name Kelemen is the Hungarian derivation of Clemens and means 'the gentle', 'the mild', or 'the gracious'. This meaning comes from the Latin clemens, which means 'gentle, mild'. Additionally, there are numerous international variants of the name Clemens, including Clement (English, French), Clemente (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Kelmend (Albanian), Klemen (Slovenian), Klemens (German, Polish), Klement (Czech, Slovak), Klemenz (German, Polish, Scandinavian), and Kliment (Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Macedonian).

Where does the name Kelemen come from?

The name Kelemen has its origins in Latin and means among other things 'the gentle' or 'the mild'. The Latin root word clemens stands for gentle or mild. The name is primarily common in Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Kelemen?

The pronunciation of Kelemen is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ke-le-men' [ˈkɛlɛmɛn], which creates a smooth and calm sound movement. The recurring vowels contribute to a gentle harmony, while the 'men' stabilizes the name's ending. This gives Kelemen a balanced and friendly effect – melodious, calm, and with a rich Hungarian tradition.

When is the name day of Kelemen?

The name day of Kelemen is celebrated on the following days: March 15, March 22, March 31, April 22, and November 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Kelemen is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most popular male first names. Over the last ten years, Kelemen has been chosen as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.