Irma
Irma (name) means a female given name of Germanic origin. Example: “Her grandmother Irma emigrated from Germany in the 1920s.”
How to use Irma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned German-origin girl's name, also used as a place name in a few small towns.
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Her grandmother _____ emigrated from Germany in the 1920s.
Etymology
A short form of older Germanic names built on irm(en)-, meaning "whole" or "entire"; it shares a root with the name Emma.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Irma” mean?
The word “Irma” means a female given name of Germanic origin. In plain terms, an old-fashioned German-origin girl's name, also used as a place name in a few small towns.
How do you use “Irma” in a sentence?
Here is “Irma” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother Irma emigrated from Germany in the 1920s.”
What part of speech is “Irma”?
“Irma” is a name.
Where does the word “Irma” come from?
The word “Irma” comes from Germanic. A short form of older Germanic names built on irm(en)-, meaning "whole" or "entire"; it shares a root with the name Emma.
How many meanings does “Irma” have?
“Irma” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Germanic origin.
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