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Hjalmar

Boy · Scandinavian · Medium name

Meaning
Helmet warrior
Pronunciation
YAHLM-ar
Origin
Scandinavian

From Old Norse and Germanic, combining 'hjalm' (helmet) and 'arr' (warrior).

Popularity
Rare in Sweden (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Nordic, Swedish, Old Norse

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Sweden, United States

Alternate spellings

  • HjálmarIcelandic

    Icelandic form with an accent.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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