What is the origin of the name Neimar?

Neimar is a name of Spanish origin. It is often classified as a modern name.

How do you pronounce Neimar?

Neimar is a 2-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

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Q: What does the name Neimar mean?

Neimar means "A name popularized by Brazilian footballer Neymar, likely of Portuguese/Spanish origin with possible Germanic roots meaning 'famous sea.'".

A name popularized by Brazilian footballer Neymar, likely of Portuguese/Spanish origin with possible Germanic roots meaning 'famous sea.'

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Thiago

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Nova

Latin · From Latin 'novus' meaning 'new'; also an astronomical term for a suddenly bright star.

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Italian · From Germanic Leonhard meaning 'brave lion'; borne by da Vinci and many Renaissance figures.

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