Selmer

Selmer Meaning & Origin

About Selmer
The name "Selmer" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Sælmarr," which means "happy sea." It combines the elements "sæl," meaning "happy" or "fortunate," and "marr," meaning "sea." As a name, Selmer signifies someone who is joyful, content, and connected to the sea or water.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selmer are male.

Selmer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selmer in Braille

Here's how to represent Selmer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Selmer in braille

How to Spell the Name Selmer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Selmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Selmer in sign language

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