Ima

Ima is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a short form of names beginning with the element ermen or heim, broadly meaning "whole" or "universal" and "home" respectively. It was used in medieval Germany and has cognates in similar hypocoristic forms across Germanic-speaking regions. The name is also found in Japan as an independent feminine name with separate etymological roots. Related forms include Imma and Emma, the latter of which became widely popular throughout Europe.