Dagmar (given name)

Dagmar (given name)
Dagmar
Gender Female
Origin
Word/Name Old Norse
Meaning dagr (day), mær (maid)
Region of origin Scandinavia, Germany

Dagmar is a feminine Scandinavian given name, also used in the Czech republic, Slovakia, Poland and Germany, derived from the Old Norse name (Dagmær), dagr meaning "day", and mær meaning "maid".

Nicknames (in Czech): Dagie, Dagmarka, Dasha, Dáša, Digi, Mara.

Dagmar is uncommon as a surname or as a male name.

List of people with the given name Dagmar

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