Irma

Irma is a Germanic name derived from the element ermen or irmin, meaning whole or universal, the same root that appears in the name of the ancient Germanic tribal confederation and their divine concept of cosmic wholeness. It originated as a short form of longer compound names beginning with this element, such as Irmgard and Irmtraud, and gained widespread use across Europe during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The name is found in numerous languages including Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish, and Georgian, reflecting its broad cross-cultural adoption. Related names sharing the same root include Erma, Irmgard, and Irmine.