Irma
ER-mah
Popularity
#2609
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
73,969
Peak Year
#1,393 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Germanic names beginning with the element 'irmin', which refers to a pillar symbolizing strength, or possibly meaning 'universal'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Irma Thomas
American soul singer
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