Waldemar
Meaning of Waldemar
Waldemar is a strong and distinctive name for a baby boy. It has origins in multiple European languages, including Polish, German, and Russian. In Polish, it is pronounced as vahl-DEH-mar (/ˈvaldɛmar/), while in German it is pronounced as VAL-duh-mahr (/ˈvaldəˌmaʁ/). The Russian pronunciation is vuhl-DYEH-mahr (/ˈvʊldʲɪmər/). This name has variations such as Valdemar.
The name Waldemar carries with it a sense of nobility and power. It has been used by many notable figures throughout history and literature. In terms of popularity, data for newborns in Puerto Rico shows that the name Waldemar was given to 7 babies in 2010, ranking at number 355. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it remains a unique and captivating choice for parents seeking a name with international flair. Whether inspired by its Polish, German or Russian roots, Waldemar is sure to make an impact wherever it is heard.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as vahl-DEH-mar (/ˈvaldɛmar/)
German
- Pronunced as VAL-duh-mahr (/ˈvaldəˌmaʁ/)
Russian
- Pronunced as vuhl-DYEH-mahr (/ˈvʊldʲɪmər/)
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Notable People Named Waldemar
| Waldemar Semelka was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and fighter ace during World War II, credited with 75 aerial victories on the Eastern Front. |
| Ernst Julius Waldemar Pabst was a German soldier and political activist known for his extreme nationalist and anti-communist paramilitary activities during the Weimar Republic and in Austria. He gained notoriety for ordering the summary executions of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg in 1919 and for his leading role in the attempted coup d'etat by Wolfgang Kapp. |
| Waldemar Pawlak is a Polish politician who has served as Prime Minister of Poland twice and as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy. |
| Waldemar Theodore Schaller was an American mineralogist and a dedicated employee of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). |
| Waldemar Bonsels was a German writer known for creating the character Maya the Bee. |
| Andrés Waldemar Volmar Méndez is a Puerto Rican politician and public servant who served as the Secretary of Sports and Recreation of Puerto Rico and currently hosts La Bóveda de TeleOnce. |
| Waldemar Franklin Quintero - Colonel Valdemar Franklin Quintero was the commander of the Colombian National Police in Antioquia Province, known for leading major drug raids and being murdered by the Medellín cartel due to his refusal to negotiate with them. |
| Waldemar VI, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Köthen. |
| Waldemar Romuald Baszanowski was a renowned Polish lightweight weightlifter and was named the Polish Sportspersonality of the Year in 1969. |
| Waldemar Sobota is a retired Polish professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder. |
| Waldemar Bastos - Waldemar dos Santos Alonso de Almeida Bastos was an Angolan musician known for blending Afropop, Portuguese (fado), and Brazilian music styles. |
| Waldemar von Wrangel - Waldemar Wrangel af Lindeberg, also known as "Wolmar," was a Swedish baron and soldier, known for being the step-brother of Riksamiral Carl Gustaf Wrangel and for his marriage to Kristina af Vasaborg, the daughter of an illegitimate son of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. |
| Waldemar Fibigr was a successful Czechoslovak sprint canoer, winning three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in the late 1980s and 1990s. |
| Waldemar Bogdan Wiązowski is a Polish politician who was elected to the Sejm in 2005. |
| Waldemar Rivera Torres is a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Villalba, affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and served for eight years before resigning for personal reasons. |
