Almut

Almut is a female first name that has established itself as a modern variant of Adelmut. It is often used as an independent first name but can also be seen as a short or pet form.

What does the name Almut mean?

The name Almut, which is understood as a younger form of Adelmut, is often used independently or as a short form. Its direct translation is 'the one of noble spirit,' 'the one of noble disposition,' 'the one of noble character,' and also 'the courageous one.' The roots of the name lie in Old High German. It consists of the elements adal, which means 'noble,' 'aristocratic,' 'the nobility,' 'of noble lineage,' 'noble blood,' or 'noble descent,' and muot, which means 'courage,' 'sense,' 'disposition,' or 'spirit.' Other variants include Adelmute, Adelmuth, Almud, Allmut, Almute, and Almuth.

Where does the name Almut come from?

The name Almut has Old High German origins and means 'the one of noble spirit.' It is composed of the Old High German words adal, which means 'noble,' 'aristocratic,' 'the nobility,' 'of noble lineage,' 'noble blood,' or 'noble descent,' and muot, which means 'courage,' 'sense,' 'disposition,' or 'spirit.' The language is German.

How do you pronounce Almut?

The name Almut has a clear and compact two-syllable structure. It is pronounced as 'Al-mut' [ˈalmʊt]. The name begins with a dark 'Al,' which conveys a grounded impression. The consonant combination in the middle provides a stable and closed sound. The hard final consonant '-t' gives the name a precise conclusion. Overall, Almut conveys a factual, powerful, and tradition-conscious impression – short in form and clear in sound.

When is the name day of Almut?

Almut celebrates her name day on March 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Almut is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2007 when it reached 732nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times as a first name, securing it 4,008th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,541st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ali / Allgut / Alli / Allu / Ally / Alm / Alma / Alme / Almhut / Almi / Almighurt / Almkuh / Alms / Almumu / Almuti / Almütchen / Aluhut / Alwut / Armut / Demut / Hartmut / Helmut / Muetchen / Mut / Muti / Muud / Schwermut

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Famous people

• Almut Adler (German writer)
• Almut Berg (German actress)
• Almut Brömmel (German athlete)
• Almut Eggert (actress from Germany)
• Almut Getto (film director from Germany)
• Almut Glinin (German artist)
• Almut Kemperdick (German volleyball player)
• Almut Klotz (German musician)
• Almut Leh (historian from Germany)
• Almut Lehmann (figure skater from Germany)
• Almut Rößler (German musician)
• Almut Rothweiler (German actress)
• Almut Seiler-Dietrich (German writer)
• Almut Sturm (tennis player from Germany)
• Almut von Gladiß (German art historian)
• Almut Zilcher (Austrian actress)
• Almut Zydra (German actress)
• St. Almut of Wetter (abbess)
• Ulrike Almut Sandig (German writer)