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The baby name Dietmar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: /ˈdiːtmaʁ/; English approximation: DEET-mar.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: German IPA: /ˈdiːtmaʁ/; English approximation: DEET-mar

What is the meaning of the name Dietmar ?

The baby name Dietmar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: /ˈdiːtmaʁ/; English approximation: DEET-mar.

Dietmar is in Origin.

Dietmar is a masculine Germanic name from Old High German diot/deot “people” and māri “famous, renowned,” yielding the meaning “famous among the people” or “people’s fame.” Medieval spellings include Thietmar, Theotmar, and Tietmar; modern variants and orthographic relatives are Ditmar and Dittmar (also common as surnames). Diminutives such as Didi appear in contemporary German use.

The name is well attested in the Middle Ages, borne by bishops and nobles; a prominent example is Thietmar of Merseburg (c. 975–1018), the chronicler-bishop. After a 19th‑century revival of Old High German names, Dietmar saw steady use in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, peaking around the mid‑20th century and now ranking as a familiar yet uncommon classic. Notable bearers include entrepreneur Dietmar Hopp and footballer Dietmar Hamann. Related names built on the same diot element include Dietrich and Dieter.

Dietmar has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dietmar

Dietmar Schönherr Actor · Born 1926 · Austria Dietmar Schönherr was an Austrian actor best known for his role as Major Cliff Allister McLane in the popular science fiction TV series 'Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion'. Born in 1926, he also appeared in films like 'Der letzte Fußgänger' and contributed significantly to German-language television and cinema.

Dietmar – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
Austria Boys 0 #89 1,143 2,180
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
Germany Boys 0 #131 4,366 5,697
Austria 0 #151 64 850
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
France Boys 1943 #182 12 630
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
Germany 0 #256 201 2,542
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BO Boys 0 #579 14 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #777 9 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
PE Boys 0 #857 22 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #914 17 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NL Boys 0 #928 24 5,873
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,247 225 10,046
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440

Dietmar is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AO
Austria
BG

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People also ask about Dietmar

Dietmar is predominantly a boy's name.
Dietmar is a 2 syllable name, pronounced German IPA: /ˈdiːtmaʁ/; English approximation: DEET-mar.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ditmar, Detmar, Dittmar and Thietmar.
Across languages, Dietmar has these equivalents: Ditmar (Dutch/English), Detmar (German/Dutch), Thietmar (Old High German).
Yes — Dietmar ranked #182 in France in 1943.
Yes — 1 notable people named Dietmar are in our database, including Dietmar Schönherr (Actor).