Imre name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 17th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German, Arabic and Germanic

Usage: Hungarian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: EEM-reh

Meaning: Rich, Powerful, Power, Prince of the Poets, Symbol of Courage, Brave and Ruler

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What does Imre mean?
Variations of Imre
How popular is Imre?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Imre
Sibling Names for Imre
Famous People Named Imre
Lists having Imre

What does Imre mean?

Unwonted Old High German, Germanic and Arabic Imre means "Rich, Powerful, Power, Prince of the Poets, Symbol of Courage, Brave or Ruler" used notably in Hungarian, Finnish, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian is a boy name.

Also Imre is equivalent of Emery in Hungarian language. Also Imre is equivalent of Emmerich in Hungarian language. Also Imre is form of Henry in Hungarian language.

How do I pronounce Imre?

One syllabled Imre is most commonly pronounced as EEM-reh. There should be emphasis on first EEM syllable while speaking. i-mre, im-re or eem-ur are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Imre

Amalrich, Imrae, Emmerich, Emery, Henry, Amalric, Amerigo, Emari, Heimerich, Heinrich, Anraoi, Enzo, Almeric, Amer, Emeric, Amalrik, Emare, Heinrick, Heimric, Haginric, Enzeo, Vincent

Names that rhyme with Imre

How popular is the name Imre?

Imre is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 20 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 3000. Over 129 people have been named Imre in United States.

It had a short run of 4 years on France boy names chart. Imre is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today. But an extremely popular name in Hungary where every 1 in 100 have the name.

As per our research, over 110000 people has been named Imre globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	12080	5
2017	9625	7
2015	12047	5
2014	10685	6
2012	7546	10

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Imre in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	504	221	310	41
	286	9	20	0
	287	285	310	41
	316	444	310	41
	41	0	1	0

Numerological aspects of Imre

Number 4 as your personality no reflects your responsible and determinative nature. You can easily adapt to new people and new environments. You often doubt your purpose, skills, and existence. Relationships make you feel trapped. Be proud of the person you've become and don't fall in love so easy. Open your mind to new opinion and widen your perspective. Office work drives you crazy. This is why you prefer freelance work.

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Atalanta - Girl name Atalanta is prevalently used in English and Swedish is rooted from Old Greek language. Atalanta is Latin form of The Greek Name Αταλαντη Meaning Unbalanced:
Scholastica means School or Rhetorician, Orator is used prevalently in Swedish and Finnish. It is rooted from Greek and Latin is given to girls
Eliora means The Lord is My Light is originated from Hebrew used as a baby girl name is mainly used in Finnish and Norwegian
Thiemo - The boy name Thiemo is notably used in German, Swedish and Finnish, Thiemo means "People, Well-Known or Famous" came from Germanic and Old High German
Nemo means Nobody used for boys has its origin in Latin and Hebrew is mainly used in Norwegian, Finnish and Danish

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Sibling Names for Imre

If you're considering the name Imre for your little one, why not look into some lovely options for sibling names that will complement it perfectly? Here are some great choices that will suit your growing family and create a beautiful bond between siblings.

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Famous people named Imre

Imre Nagy, Hungarian communist politician
Imre Frivaldszky, Hungarian botanist and entomologist
Imre Madách, Hungarian aristocrat, writer, poet
Imre Bródy, Hungarian physicist
Imre Pulai, Hungarian sprint canoeist,
Imre Szepi, Romanian football player
Imre Farkas, 19th-century Hungarian musician
Imre König, Hungarian chess master
Imre Németh, Hungarian hammer thrower
Imre Finta, first person prosecuted under Canada's war crimes legislation
Imre Salusinszky, Australian journalist
Imre Zachár, Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer
Imre Szentpály, Hungarian polo player
Imre Páli, Hungarian field handball player
Imre Csiszár, Hungarian mathematician with contributions to information theory

Imre Lakatos, Hungarian philosopher of mathematics and science,
Imre Leader, British mathematician and Othello player
Imre Kertész, Hungarian author and recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize
Imre Hollai, Hungarian diplomat and politician,
Imre Schlosser, Hungarian footballer of Danube Swabian ancestry
Imre Makovecz, Hungarian architect active in Europe
Imre Steindl, Hungarian architect
Imre Bujdosó, Hungarian fencer
Imre Gedővári, Hungarian fencer and Olympic gold medalist
Imre Varadi, English former professional footballer of Hungarian origin
Imre Szabics, Hungarian football manager and former professional footballer
Imre Garaba, retired Hungarian football player
Imre Erdődy, Hungarian gymnast

Imre Friedmann, at Florida State University and the NASA Ames Research Center
Imre Pozsgay, Hungarian Communist politician
Imre Deme, Hungarian football player
Imre Harangi, Hungarian amateur lightweight boxer
Imre Senkey, Hungarian football player and manager
Imre Csuja in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as Actor
Imre Danka was a Hungarian footballer who played in the goalkeeper's demarcation.
Imre Antal is well-known for his acting in TV series Bors
In 1928 film, A Magyar Nemzeti Színház múltja, jelene és jövöje, Imre Császár portrayed N.
Imre Donkó, from 1981 drama film Szabadgyalog, who portrayed Csotesz.
Imre Halmai, from 1917 film A kis gézengúz, who portrayed the N.

Imre Hámory, from 1938 comedy movie Borcsa Amerikában, who portrayed Szalai Pista.
In 1914, Imre László portrayed the role of Henker Icig házaló and hóhér in flick Der Schusterprinz.
Imre Palló, from 1939 adventure, fantasy movie János vitéz, who played Kukorica Jancsi.
In 1952, Imre Soós characterized the role of Rácz Pista in comedy movie Civil a pályán.
Imre Gelányi, from 2017 comedy, drama movie Életem legrosszabb napja, who characterized Abdrás.
In 1916, Imre Szirmai played the role of Örkényi Vilmos ezredes in drama flick A Nagymama.
In 1917 crime, drama flick, A szentjóbi erdö titka, Imre Pethes portrayed Hiller vizsgálóbíró.

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