Velimir

Velimir (Велимир) is a masculine first name of South Slavic origin. It is translated with the meanings "the great peace," "the bold peace," or "the one who preserves peace."

What does the name Velimir mean?

The name Velimir (Велимир) originates from the South Slavic language area and translates to "the great peace," "the bold peace," or "the one who is able to preserve peace." The name's origin lies in Old Slavic, where it is composed of the elements velii or velje (*velьjь) meaning "great," "much," and mir ‎(мир) or *mir (*mirъ) meaning "the peace," "the calm," as well as "the world." The feminine equivalent of the name is Velimira.

Where does the name Velimir come from?

The first name Velimir is of Old Slavic origin and carries the meaning "the great peace." The word components consist of velii or velje (*velьjь) meaning "great," "more," "much," and mir ‎(мир) or *mir (*mirъ) meaning "the peace," "the calm," "the world," or "the universe." It is common in various South Slavic languages such as Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Velimir?

The pronunciation of Velimir is clear and three syllables. It is pronounced as "Ve-li-mir" [ˈvɛlimiːʁ] and begins with an open E sound that is friendly and inviting. The middle syllable provides a harmonious connection, while the ending "-mir" sounds bright and sustained due to the long I sound. Overall, the name Velimir conveys an impression of tradition, strength, and auditory presence.

When is the name day of Velimir?

The name day for Velimir is celebrated on May 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Velimir is among the more common masculine first names and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular baby names. Its highest position was reached in 2017 at 3,867th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

Nicknames & pet names

Veli / Veljo / Velli

Famous people

• Velimir Grgic (football player from Croatia)
• Velimir Ilić (Serbian politician)
• Velimir Ivanovic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Velimir Jovanovic (Serbian football player)
• Velimir Khlebnikov (Russian writer)
• Velimir Kljaic (Croatian handball player)
• Velimir Milosevic (writer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Velimir Naumovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Velimir Neidhardt (Croatian architect)
• Velimir Petkovic (German handball coach)
• Velimir Radinovic (Canadian basketball player)
• Velimir Radman (Yugoslav footballer)
• Velimir Sombolac (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Velimir Stjepanović (Serbian swimmer)
• Velimir Stjepanovic (swimmer from the United Arab Emirates)
• Velimir Valenta (rower from Croatia)
• Velimir Varga (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Velimir Vidic (footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Velimir Zajec (Croatian footballer)
• Velimir Zdravkovic (Serbian football player)