Irma
Irma is a short feminine name of Germanic origin, originally derived as a diminutive of compound names like Irmgard or Irmintrud. It carries meanings of greatness, nobility, and wholeness. The name feels classic and refined, with a concise structure that makes it both memorable and easy to pronounce.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Germanic name conveying greatness, nobility, and universal strength.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Irma vznikla ako skrátená podoba starých germánskych zložených mien s prvým členom Irm-, Irmin- alebo Ermin-, napríklad Irmgard a Irmintrud. Tento člen pochádza zo starohornonemeckého irmin vo význame „veľký“, „vznešený“ alebo „všeobsiahly“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Irma is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
IRMA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling12 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Irma
21People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Irma Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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