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GirlPronounced German /ˈdak.maʁ/; Czech /ˈdaɡ.mar/Czech language family

Dagmar

A name of Old Norse origin.

Quick answer

Dagmar is a girl name with Old Norse roots.

Pronunciation: German /ˈdak.maʁ/; Czech /ˈdaɡ.mar/.

GenderGirl
OriginOld Norse
PronunciationGerman /ˈdak.maʁ/; Czech /ˈdaɡ.mar/
Language familyCzech

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Old Norse name Dagmær, derived from the elements dagr "day" and mær "maid". This was the name adopted by the popular Bohemian wife of the Danish king Valdemar II when they married in 1205. Her birth name was Markéta.

Notes and context

Usage: danish, swedish, norwegian, icelandic, german, czech, slovak