Irma
Meaning of Irma
The name Irma is a classic and timeless choice for a baby girl, with roots in Germanic origins. Pronounced as EER-mah in German and UR-muh in English, Irma is derived from the Old High German word "irmin," meaning "whole" or "universal." This name carries connotations of completeness and strength, making it a meaningful option for parents seeking a name with depth and history. A notable variation of this name is Erma. Over the years, Irma has enjoyed varying levels of popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 20th century but maintaining a steady presence even into recent years. Despite its vintage charm, Irma remains an elegant and distinctive choice for modern parents looking to bestow their daughter with a name that embodies both tradition and uniqueness.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as EER-mah (/ˈiːrma/)
British English
- Pronunced as UR-muh (/ˈɜːmə/)
American English
- Pronunced as UR-muh (/ˈɝmə/)
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Notable People Named Irma
| Irma Hünerfauth, also known as IRMAnipulations, was a German artist known for turning junkyard scrap into sculptures and kinetic art objects that critiqued consumer society and rebelled against traditional academic art. |
| Irma Grese - Irmgard Ilse Ida Grese was a Nazi concentration camp guard and warden known for her service at Ravensbrück, Auschwitz, and Bergen-Belsen. |
| Irma Thomas, the "Soul Queen of New Orleans", is a renowned American singer from New Orleans. |
| Irma P. Hall - Irma Dolores Player Hall is an American actress known for her roles as matriarchal figures in films and television shows since the early 1970s, including her portrayal of Josephine "Big Mama Joe" Joseph in Soul Food. |
| Irma Stern was a prominent South African artist who gained widespread acclaim both nationally and internationally during her lifetime. |
| Irma Lerma Rangel was a pioneering attorney and Democratic state legislator from Kingsville, Texas, known for being the first Mexican-American woman elected to the Texas House of Representatives and the first Mexican-American female attorney in Kingsville. |
| Irma Becerra Fernandez - Irma Becerra-Fernandez is an American electrical engineer and the seventh president of Marymount University, assuming the role on July 1, 2018, after serving as the provost and chief academic officer at St. Thomas University (Florida). |
| Irma Salas Silva was a distinguished Chilean educator and the first Chilean woman to earn a doctorate in education from Columbia University in 1930. |
| Irma Lindheim - Irma L. Lindheim (1886–1978) was a Zionist fund-raiser and educator born in New York. |
| Irma Pany, also known as Irma, is a Cameroonian singer-songwriter based in France. |
| Irma Poma Canchumani is a renowned Peruvian artist known for her work in mate burilado and her advocacy for the environment, having received prestigious awards for her contributions to culture and handicrafts. |
| Irma Ratiani is a prominent literary theoretician, translator, and professor known for her extensive contributions to the field of comparative literature and her leadership roles in various academic institutions and organizations. |
| Irma Arguello is an international security expert from Argentina, known for founding and chairing the Nonproliferation for Global Security Foundation (NPSGlobal), which focuses on reducing risks related to armament proliferation and enhancing global security. |
| Irma George Dixon was a pioneering Maryland educator and politician, who, in 1958, became one of the first two African American women elected to the Maryland General Assembly. |
| Irma Nioradze is a renowned Georgian ballerina and Principal Dancer of the Kirov-Mariinsky Ballet. |
