Gender Masculine
Usage Swedish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɪŋ.ɛ.mar/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Ingimárr, derived from the name of the Germanic god Ing combined with mærr "famous". This name is borne by the Swedish skier Ingemar Stenmark (1956-).

Related Names

RootsIng + mærr
VariantIngmar
DiminutiveInge
Other Languages & CulturesIngi(Icelandic) Inge(Norwegian) Ingimárr, Ingi(Old Norse)

Name Days

Norway: December 22
Sweden: June 3

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Entry updated May 30, 2025