Ademar – Meaning and Origin
Ademar is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements “adal” meaning “noble” and “mar” meaning “famous”. The name Ademar is most commonly found in Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
History and Popularity
The name Ademar has been around since the Middle Ages. It was popularized by Charlemagne, who was known as Charles the Great. He was a Frankish king who ruled much of Western Europe during the 8th century. The name Ademar was also used by several Spanish kings throughout history.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Ademar has increased significantly. In 2019, it ranked at #1,845 on the Social Security Administration’s list of most popular baby names in the United States. It is also popular in other countries such as France (#1,919), Spain (#1,717), Portugal (#1,637), and Italy (#1,541).
Famous People Named Ademar
There are several famous people who have been given the name Ademar throughout history. These include:
- Ademar de Chabannes (10th century French monk)
- Ademar Leão (Brazilian footballer)
- Ademar Ríos (Spanish actor)
- Ademar Santos (Portuguese footballer)
Variations of the Name
The name Ademar can be shortened to Dem or Demi for a nickname. Other variations of the name include:
- Adimar (Portuguese)
- Adimaro (Italian)
- Adimero (Spanish)
- Adermaro (Italian)
