Nerma

Nerma is a female first name that is considered a short form of Nermina, a Bosnian variant of the originally Persian name Nermin. The name is derived from the Persian word narm (نرم), meaning 'soft, gentle, tender,' and thus carries the meaning 'the gentle' or 'the lovable.'

What does the name Nerma mean?

The name Nerma is a short form of the Bosnian name Nermina, which in turn is a female form of the Persian name Nermin. Derived from the Persian term narm (نرم), meaning 'soft, gentle, tender,' the first name conveys the meaning 'the gentle' or 'the lovable.' Like Nermina, Nerma is also primarily found in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Where does the name Nerma come from?

Nerma has its roots in Persian and means 'the gentle' or 'the lovable.' The etymology is based on the Persian word narm (نرم), which means 'soft, gentle, tender.' The name is used in Bosnian-speaking regions.

How do you pronounce Nerma?

Nerma is pronounced as 'Ner-ma.'

Popularity

In Germany, Nerma is a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name's best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, Nerma has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.