Irish (Norse) boy name
Íomhar Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Íomhar means bow warrior. Irish form of Old Norse Ívarr, 'bow warrior'
Íomhar is the Irish form of the Old Norse name Ívarr, which is traditionally understood as bow warrior. It entered Ireland with the Vikings. Ímar, an early king of Dublin who died around 873, was a founder of the Uí Ímair dynasty that ruled Dublin and York for generations. Over time the name was adopted by Gaelic families and spread to Scotland. In English it appears as Ivor or Ivar. The Irish spelling looks distinctive but sounds simple, close to EE-vur. It is a rare choice that connects to the Viking era of Irish history.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Íomhar
IvorImarIvarIomhar
Íomhar popularity: Ireland vs the US
Íomhar does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Íomhar mean?
Íomhar means "bow warrior". Irish form of Old Norse Ívarr, 'bow warrior'.
How do you pronounce Íomhar?
Íomhar is pronounced EE-vur.
What is the origin of Íomhar?
Íomhar is of Irish (Norse) origin. Irish form of Old Norse Ívarr, 'bow warrior'.