Reimar

Reimar is a male first name that has its origin in the Old High German language. It represents a variant of the name Reinmar and carries the meanings 'the esteemed advisor' as well as 'the famous counselor.'

What does the name Reimar mean?

The name Reimar, reserved for boys, has its roots in Old High German. It derives from Reinmar and literally means 'the esteemed advisor' and 'the famous counselor.' The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old High German terms ragin, which means 'the counsel,' 'the decision,' or 'the advisor,' and mari, which means 'famous,' 'esteemed,' or 'known.' In the Middle Ages, the name enjoyed great popularity, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Ramirus, who lived in the 6th century. Early forms of the name include Ragnomar, Raginmar, Ragnimir, Raginmir, and Reginmar. There are also various variants such as Raimar, Raimer, Reimer, Remmer, as well as the Latinized forms Ramirus and Ramiro (in Spanish and Portuguese).

Where does the name Reimar come from?

The name Reimar has Old High German roots and means 'the famous counselor' or 'the esteemed advisor.' The word components consist of ragin, which means 'the counsel,' 'the decision,' or 'the advisor,' and mari, which means 'famous,' 'esteemed,' or 'known.' The language is German.

How do you pronounce Reimar?

The pronunciation of Reimar is clear and balanced. The name is pronounced as 'Rei-mar' [ˈʁaɪ̯maʁ], with the bright diphthong in the first syllable harmonizing with the open, carrying second syllable. The final 'r' gives the name a certain depth. Without a hard closing sound, the name sounds soft yet determined. Reimar radiates a traditional calmness and impresses with a clear structure and a solid presence.

When is the name day of Reimar?

The name day for Reimar is celebrated on March 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Reimar is a rather rare first name. According to the ranking of the most common male baby names, it ranked 3,829th in 2014. Its best placement was in 2009, when it entered at 1,979th place. From 2010 to 2024, Reimar was given as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 7,742nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named that way.

Nicknames & pet names

Reimarle / Reimi

Famous people

• Reimar Dahlgrün (German pianist)
• Reimar Gilsenbach (German writer)
• Reimar Gilsenbach (*1925, German writer, environmental and human rights activist)
• Reimar Horten (*1915, German aviation pioneer)
• Reimar Johannes Baur (*1928, German actor)
• Reimar Johannes Baur (German actor)
• Reimar Kock (†1569, German theologian & chronicler)
• Reimar Kock (theologian from the USA)
• Reimar Kuntze (*1902, German cameraman)
• Reimar Lenz (German writer)
• Reimar Lenz (*1931, German publicist and writer)
• Reimar Leschber (chemist from Germany)
• Reimar Lüst (*1923, German astrophysicist and science manager)
• Reimar Lüst (astrophysicist from Germany)
• Reimar Müller (*1932, German ancient historian)
• Reimar Oltmanns (*1949, German journalist and author)
• Reimar Riefling (musician from Norway)
• Reimar Schefold (*1938, Swiss anthropologist)
• Reimar von Alvensleben (*1940, German agricultural scientist)
• Reimar Zeller (German theologian)