Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. WIL-mər(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was derived from the given name Wilmǣr [1]. In some cases it might be regarded as a masculine form of Wilma. This name is popular in Spanish-speaking Latin America.

Related Names

VariantWilmar(Spanish (Latin American))
Other Languages & CulturesVilmar(Portuguese (Brazilian))

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   simple  

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Sources & References

  1. Reaney, P. H. and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford, 1997, page 494.
Entry updated December 7, 2022