Gelmir

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Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic
Other Forms FormsGelmiro (Italian), Gelmira (feminine form), Geilamir (Vandalic)

Meaning & History

From the Ancient Germanic elements gailaz meaning "elated; petulant" combined with mari meaning "famous".

This name possibly inspired de Belloy for his play Zelmire (1762) and later Rossini for his opera 'Zelmira' (1822).
Added 12/8/2020 by Felie
Edited 12/8/2022 by Mike C, elbowin and Felie