Irmi

The first name Irmi is a diminutive of Irmina and also of other names that begin with 'Irm-', such as Irmgard or Irmtraud. The origin of the name goes back to the Old High German word irmin, which means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'.

What does the name Irmi mean?

Irmi is a short form of Irmina as well as other names that start with 'Irm-', such as Irmgard or Irmtraud. The name derives from the Old High German irmin, which means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'. Therefore, Irmi can also be interpreted as 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great'. Alternatives to Irmi include Ema, Emma, Erma, Ima, Imma, Imme, Irmela, Irmeli, Irmelin, Irmene, and Irmine.

Where does the name Irmi come from?

The name Irmi has its roots in the Old Germanic and Old High German linguistic area and means 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great'. The etymology can be traced back to the Old Germanic terms ermunaz and the Old High German forms ermen and irmin, which also mean 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'. The language is Old German.

How do you pronounce Irmi?

The sound and pronunciation of Irmi is two syllables and concise. The name is typically pronounced as 'Ir-mi' [ˈɪʁmi], starting with a short, clear vowel that gives it a direct note. The soft 'm' in the middle leads to the bright final syllable. Irmi sounds lively, down-to-earth, and friendly – small, yet with character.

When is the name day of Irmi?

The name day of Irmi is celebrated on December 24th in honor of Saint Irmina of Oeren.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Irmi enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common first names for girls. Its best placement was in 2021, reaching 1,584th place. Over the last ten years, Irmi has been given as a first name around 120 times, which places it 2,193rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Irmi ranks 2,529th.