Valdemar
/V-AA-L-D-AH-M-AA-R/
Famous ruler — name of four Danish kings, evoking medieval power and statecraft
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Valdemar is a Christian boy name of Danish origin, meaning “Famous ruler — name of four Danish kings, evoking medieval power and statecraft”.
Valdemar is a boy's name of Danish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Famous ruler — name of four Danish kings, evoking medieval power and statecraft" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Scandinavian families, Valdemar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Valdemar
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Valdemar lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Valdemar's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Valdemar's saint & feast day →What does Valdemar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Valdemar resonates in either tradition.
Valdemar's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Valdemar's full reading →
Does Valdemar go with your family's names?
Valdemar breaks into 8 sounds: /V-AA-L-D-AH-M-AA-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Valdemar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Valdemar beside your family's names →
Names similar to Valdemar
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Valdemar
What does the name Valdemar mean?
Valdemar means "Famous ruler — name of four Danish kings, evoking medieval power and statecraft." It is a boy name of Danish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Valdemar a boy or girl name?
Valdemar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Valdemar?
Valdemar is of Danish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Scandinavian families.
Is Valdemar a Christian name?
Yes. Valdemar is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Danish origin.
What does Valdemar mean in Danish?
Valdemar originates from Danish, where it means "Famous ruler — name of four Danish kings, evoking medieval power and statecraft."
What is the numerology of Valdemar?
Valdemar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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