Irmine
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- Name
- Irmine
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Irmine represents a German and French form of Irmina, considered an evolution of the old German name Irma. The name carries the meaning 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great' and originates from the Old High German term irmin, which stands for 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'.
What does the name Irmine mean?
The name Irmine is a variant of Irmina, which in turn derives from the old German name Irma. Its meaning includes 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great' and is derived from the Old High German word irmin, which means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'. Other variants and related forms include Ema, Emma, Erma, Ima, Imma, Imme, Irmela, Irmeli, Irmelin, Irmene, and Irmi.
Where does the name Irmine come from?
Irmine is a feminine first name of Old High German origin meaning 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great'. The term is composed in Old High German of ermen/irmin, which means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'. The languages from which the name originates are Old German and French.
How do you pronounce Irmine?
The sound and pronunciation of Irmine are three syllables and softly structured. In German pronunciation, the name is usually articulated as 'Ir-mi-ne' [ɪʁˈmiːnə]. It begins with a slightly rolled R sound, giving the name a gentle depth. The stressed middle syllable with a long I provides brightness and a clear, ascending sound movement. The final schwa '-e' allows the name to end openly and friendly. Overall, Irmine appears balanced and calm, with a connection to tradition and a quiet, inner stability.
When is the name day of Irmine?
The name day of Irmine is celebrated on December 24th in honor of Saint Irmina of Oeren.
Popularity
In Germany, Irmine is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1930 when it reached 427th place in the French name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, Irmine was given approximately 410 times in France, earning it the 2,018th place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.
Similar first names
Irmin
Famous people
- Irmine von Oeren (founder, abbess in Trier)
Frequently asked questions about the name Irmine
Where does the name Irmine come from?
Irmine is a feminine first name of Old High German origin. It is composed of the elements 'ermen' or 'irmin', which mean 'all-encompassing', 'great', or 'powerful'.
What does the name Irmine mean?
The name Irmine means 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great' and is derived from the Old High German word 'irmin'.
How popular is the name Irmine?
The name Irmine is rather rare and has lost popularity in recent years, but it is appreciated by some parents due to its historical roots and phonetic diversity.