Wolimir

  • Origin: Polish
  • Meaning: “he who wants peace.”
  • Gender: masculine
  • Pronunciation: VAHL-lee-MEER

The name is composed of the Polish words, woleć (to prefer, to want more) & mir (peace). Some Polish linguists have suggested it is a dialectical variation of Wojmir (war & peace).

Wolimir was borne by a 13th-century Bishop of Gniezno.

The designated name-days in Poland are March 5th, March 25th and December 15th.

Other forms include: Wolemir & Wolmir.

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