Dagmar - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Dagmar \d(a)-

is pronounced DAG-mar. It is of Scandinavian and Old German origin, and its meaning is "glorious, day's glory". A royal name in Denmark; Tsarina Marie, wife of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, was Princess Dagmar of Denmark.

For more information, see also the related name Dagny.

Similar baby names are Damara and Tamar.

Dagmar is a somewhat common first name for women (#2572 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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