Meaning & History. Means "ruler of the fortress" from the Germanic elements wald "power, leader, ruler" and burg "fortress". This was the name of an 8th-century saint from England who did missionary work in Germany.
In German the meaning of the name Valdemar is: Famous ruler.
The name Valdis is a baby girl name. The name Valdis comes from the Icelandic origin. In Icelandic The meaning of the name Valdis Is: Derived from the Old Norse words valr "the dead" and dís "goddess".
The name Valdo is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Valdo is: Powerful; ruler. Famous Bearer: philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1832).
The name Valter is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Valter is: Powerful ruler.
The name Vande is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Vande is: Wanderer.
Vater. Buy JPG Image » The ancient and distinguished German surname Vater is derived from the High German "vater," meaning "father." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname on someone who acted as a counselor or elder within an extended family or community.