Lumir

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-meer /ˈluː.mɪr/Low

Meaning: Lumir is a Czech and West Slavic name traditionally read as 'famous peace' or 'renowned world,' from the Slavic elements associated with glory and 'mir,' meaning both 'peace' and 'world.' It is also the name of a legendary bard in Czech literary tradition, which lent it a poetic, national aura.Low

In 30 seconds: Lumir is a Czech and Slavic boy's name meaning 'famous peace.' It appeared among Czech immigrant families in the nineteen-tens (said LOO-meer).

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Origin MediumCzech, Slavic

MeaningLumir is a Czech and West Slavic name traditionally read as 'famous peace' or 'renowned world,' from the Slavic elements associated with glory and 'mir,' meaning both 'peace' and 'world.' It is also the name of a legendary bard in Czech literary tradition, which lent it a poetic, national aura.

U.S. rank (1930)#3476 ↗ Rising

1930 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lumir is a Czech and West Slavic name meaning 'famous peace' or 'renowned world,' built on the Slavic 'mir,' peace and world. It also names a mythic Czech bard, and it travelled to America with Czech-speaking immigrants in the early twentieth century.

It was never common on American soil, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the nineteen-tens, concentrated in Czech settlements. A Lumir born then would be a great-grandfather today.

Did you know? Lumir is the name of a legendary singer-poet in Czech tradition, celebrated in nineteenth-century national writings, which gave the name a proud, cultural resonance for Czech families.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Lumir — Czech/Slavic 'mir' root; legendary bard; Czech immigrant cohort; plain-Latin only (no diacritics).

Variations

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Nicknames

LumiMir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lumir mean?

It is a Czech and Slavic name meaning 'famous peace' or 'renowned world,' also the name of a legendary Czech bard.

How do you pronounce Lumir?

It is said LOO-meer /ˈluː.mɪr/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lumir a boy or girl name?

Lumir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lumir?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the nineteen-tens.