Ermina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ermina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Ermina is considered an alternative form of Hermina, which in turn is a derivation of the name Hermanna, tracing back to Hermann. The meaning of the name is 'the woman of the army' or 'the war leader'.
What does the name Ermina mean?
Ermina is a variant of Hermina, which derives from the name Hermanna, tracing back to Hermann. The name means 'the woman of the army' or 'the war leader'. The roots of the name can be found in the Old High German terms hari or heri, meaning 'the army', 'the war host', and 'the army leader' or 'the warrior', as well as man, which means 'the man'. Additionally, Ermina is also a Low German and Frisian short form of names that begin with 'Erm-' or 'Irm-'. In this sense, Ermina is translated as 'the mighty', 'the all-encompassing', and 'the sublime'. The name has its origins in the Germanic irmina or ermana, meaning 'all-encompassing', 'great', and 'mighty'.
Where does the name Ermina come from?
The origin of the name Ermina lies in the Old Germanic language, where it carries the meaning 'the woman of the army'.
How do you pronounce Ermina?
The pronunciation of Ermina is three syllables and gentle: 'Er-mi-na' [ɛʁˈmiːna]. The stressed syllable '-mi-' forms the bright, melodic heart of the name. The open '-na' provides a warm and friendly conclusion. Ermina sounds harmonious and feminine, with a calm beginning and a luminous, graceful resonance that radiates a quiet, elegant presence.
When is the name day of Ermina?
The name days of Ermina are celebrated on January 3, July 9, September 4, and December 30.
Popularity
In Germany, Ermina is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2007, when it was at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Ermina has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,034th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,632nd. The name has also reached some rankings in international first name charts.
Nicknames & pet names
Erer / Erma / Ina / Mimi / Mina / Nana / Nina
Similar first names
Erminald
Famous people
- Ermina Zaenah (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ermina
What is the origin of the name Ermina?
The name Ermina has its roots in the Old Germanic language and means 'the woman of the army'.
What does the name Ermina mean?
Ermina is a variant of Hermina and is translated as 'the war leader' as well as 'the mighty'.
How popular is the name Ermina?
Ermina can be found in various countries and cultures, but its popularity varies greatly by region.