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Waldemar

VAL-deh-mar

/ˈvældɛmɑːr/

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waldemar

Name meaning and origin

Origin
German/Slavic (Germany/Scandinavia)
Meaning
Famous ruler; power of rule
Gender
male

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German 'w' is pronounced like English 'v'

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