Othmar

The male first name Othmar has its roots in the Old Frankish language area and represents a variant of the name Otmar. The meaning of the name can be described as 'the shining through inheritance' or 'the famous rich one'. Its origins lie in Old High German.

What does the name Othmar mean?

Othmar, an Old Frankish male first name, is a form of Otmar and is interpreted as 'the shining through inheritance' or 'the famous rich one'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old High German elements: 'ot' for 'the possession', 'the wealth' or 'the inheritance' and 'mari' for 'famous', 'respected' or 'known'. The name was popularized in the 7th century by Saint Othmar, the founder of the Abbey of St. Gallen. Nowadays, Othmar is mainly found in Austria, while variants such as Ottmar, Ottomar, and Audomar also exist.

Where does the name Othmar come from?

The name Othmar has Old High German roots and means 'the shining through inheritance' or 'the famous rich one'. The elements come from Old High German: 'ot' stands for 'the possession', 'the wealth' or 'the inheritance', while 'mari' stands for 'famous', 'respected' or 'known'. The name is common in the languages of Old German, German, and Frankish.

How do you pronounce Othmar?

Othmar is pronounced in German as a clearly structured two-syllable name: 'Oth-mar' [ˈoːtmaʁ]. The first syllable, which is long and stressed, gives the name a certain breadth, while the prominent consonant middle provides stability and emphasis. Othmar conveys a traditional and down-to-earth impression that radiates calmness and presence.

When is the name day of Othmar?

The name days for Othmar are celebrated on September 9 and November 16.

Popularity

Othmar has been relatively constant in the naming landscape in Germany for many decades. Historically, the name moved from early rankings to the middle of the 20th century in a stable range, without being among the leading first names. The greatest popularity was reached by Othmar in the first decades of the available data, peaking in 1931 when it ranked 69.

Nicknames & pet names

Othi / Othmi / Oti / Otsch / Otschi / Otte / Ötti

Famous people

• Johann Othmar Doebeli (Swiss painter)
• Othmar Baier (German mathematician)
• Othmar Brioschi (artist from Austria)
• Othmar Fiebiger (poet from Germany)
• Othmar Franz Lang (Austrian writer)
• Othmar Hageneder (Austrian historian)
• Othmar Jäggi (Swiss archaeologist)
• Othmar Jaindl (stonemason from Austria)
• Othmar Lux (Austrian painter)
• Othmar Maga (conductor from Germany)
• Othmar Peter Hartmann (Austrian painter)
• Othmar Pferschy (photographer from Austria)
• Othmar Pickl (historian from Great Britain)
• Othmar Preining (Austrian physicist)
• Othmar Ruzicka (Austrian painter)
• Othmar Schmiderer (Austrian film director)
• Othmar Schoeck (Swiss composer)
• Othmar Spann (Austrian philosopher)
• Othmar Steinbauer (Austrian composer)
• Othmar Weis (German writer)