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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Day maiden (day + maiden/daughter)
- Origin
- Old Norse/Scandinavian
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- DAG-mar
Dagmar is an Old Norse, Scandinavian name meaning "day maiden," from the words for "day" and "maiden" or "daughter." You may have seen it said to mean "day's glory" or "glory of the Danes," but that isn't accurate: the name traces to Old Norse Dagmaer, and neither part means "glory" or refers to the Danes. It's pronounced DAG-mar.
Meaning & Origin of Dagmar
Meaning: Day maiden (day + maiden/daughter).
Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian.
A common claim: Day's glory / glory of the Danes Actually: Wikipedia traces it to Old Norse Dagmaer — dagr ('day') plus maer ('maiden/daughter') — with no element meaning 'glory' or referring to the Danes.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Dagmar
DAG-marIPA /ˈdæɡmɑːr/
Popularity of Dagmar
Dagmar peaked in the U.S. at #626 in 1895, when 24 babies were given the name. By 2019, the latest year on record, it had slipped to #16084, with just 5 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Dagmar mean?
Day maiden (day + maiden/daughter). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dagmar?
Dagmar is pronounced DAG-mar (IPA: /ˈdæɡmɑːr/).
Is Dagmar a popular name right now?
Dagmar peaked at #626 in 1895 and is ranked #16084 as of 2019. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2019.)
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