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The baby name Dagmar is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdɑːɡmɑr/ (Scandinavian), /ˈdæɡmɑr/ (English) — respelling: DAG-mar (stress on first syllable).

Dagmar is German, Norse in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German, Norse
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈdɑːɡmɑr/ (Scandinavian), /ˈdæɡmɑr/ (English) — respelling: DAG-mar (stress on first syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Dagmar ?

The baby name Dagmar is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdɑːɡmɑr/ (Scandinavian), /ˈdæɡmɑr/ (English) — respelling: DAG-mar (stress on first syllable).

Dagmar is German, Norse in Origin.

Dagmar is a Scandinavian feminine given name with roots in Old Norse, combining dagr “day” and mær “maiden,” often interpreted as “day’s maiden,” “bright maiden,” or “maid of the day.” The elements tie it to themes of light and daylight, and the name travelled across the Nordic world into Germanic and Slavic languages through medieval and later cultural exchange.

Usage blossomed in Denmark thanks to Queen Dagmar (c. 1186–1212), wife of King Valdemar II, which cemented the name in Danish lore and encouraged its passage between Denmark, Bohemia, and Germany. It enjoyed popularity during 19th‑century Romantic revivals and remains familiar in Scandinavia, Germany, and the Czech lands. Variants and cognates include Old Norse Dagmær, Polish and Slovak Dagmara, and Hungarian Dagmár; related “day” names are Dagny and Dagrun. Common diminutives are Dáša (Czech), Dagi (German), Daga (Polish), and Mara. Overall, Dagmar blends Nordic heritage with an elegant sound.

Dagmar has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dagmar

Dagmar Rom Actor · Born 1928 · Austria Dagmar Rom was an Austrian alpine ski racer best known for winning two gold medals at the 1950 World Championships in Aspen. Just 21 years old at the time, she took first place in both the slalom and giant slalom events. Dagmar Manzel Actor · Born 1958 · Germany Dagmar Manzel is a German actress best known for her work in film and television. Born on 1 September 1958, she has appeared in more than 80 films and TV productions since 1979. Dagmar Havlová Actor · Born 1953 · Czech Republic Dagmar Havlová is best known as a Czech actress and former First Lady of the Czech Republic. She has appeared in more than 50 films and made hundreds of television appearances over her career.

Dagmar – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #35 3 1,051
CZ Girls 0 #36 3,572 5,378
IR Girls 0 #41 3,738 8,334
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
Iceland Girls 0 #48 15 132
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
CZ 0 #77 209 3,154
IR 0 #86 225 4,221
Austria Girls 0 #91 951 1,885
Germany Girls 0 #95 4,425 4,949
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
EE Girls 0 #125 14 1,888
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
Norway Girls 1998 #136 4 534
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
Austria 0 #159 55 850
PR Girls 0 #161 7 3,171
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
SI Girls 0 #170 8 2,769
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
Belgium Girls 2001 #193 20 420
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
NA Girls 0 #215 10 7,146
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
Germany 0 #218 267 2,542
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GR Girls 0 #243 7 6,293
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
DK Girls 0 #268 49 7,429
HR Girls 0 #277 13 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
BR 0 #336 10 5,969
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
NL 0 #347 45 2,481
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
France Girls 1992 #371 3 2,080
Finland Girls 0 #377 15 1,368
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PA Girls 0 #453 29 9,861
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
NL Girls 0 #473 598 5,933
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Boys 0 #537 16 10,162
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Girls 0 #598 14 9,488
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #690 49 3,895
IT 0 #692 23 4,183
BR Girls 0 #708 239 12,708
BR Boys 0 #718 34 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
CL Girls 0 #842 10 14,098
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
United States Girls 2019 #908 5 8,965
PE Girls 0 #918 26 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #919 65 5,561
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,120 22 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,163 21 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,200 247 9,415
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Dagmar is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Sweden
France
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Dagmar

Dagmar is predominantly a girl's name.
Dagmar is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈdɑːɡmɑr/ (Scandinavian), /ˈdæɡmɑr/ (English) — respelling: DAG-mar (stress on first syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dagmær, Dagmara and Daga.
Yes — Dagmar ranked #136 in Norway in 1998, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Dagmar ranks highest in Norway (#136 in 1998).
Dagmar's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #136 in 1998 to #136 in 1998 in Norway.
Yes — 3 notable people named Dagmar are in our database, including Dagmar Rom (Actor), Dagmar Manzel (Actor), Dagmar Havlová (Actor).