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BoyPronounced Swedish /ˈjal.mar/

Hjálmar

A name of Old Norse origin meaning "helmeted warrior".

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Hjálmar is a boy name with Old Norse roots meaning "helmeted warrior".

Pronunciation: Swedish /ˈjal.mar/.

GenderBoy
OriginOld Norse
Meaninghelmeted warrior
PronunciationSwedish /ˈjal.mar/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Old Norse name Hjálmarr meaning "helmeted warrior" from the element hjalmr "helmet" combined with herr "army, warrior".

Notes and context

Usage: swedish, norwegian, danish