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Hjalmar

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

OriginOld Norse
PronunciationSwedish /ˈjal.mar/
Usage languagesDanish, Norwegian, Swedish
US rank (1889)#925

Meaning and history

Hjálmar comes from the Old Norse name Hjálmarr, meaning “helmeted warrior,” formed from hjalmr, “helmet,” and herr, “army, warrior.”

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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18891889: 6 births, rank #925

In 1889, 6 babies were recorded with the name Hjalmar, ranking #925 among boys.