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Irmelin is a diminutive of the old German name Irma, which has its origins in Switzerland and Scandinavia. The name means 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great' and derives from the Old High German term 'irmin', which stands for 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'. A prominent representative of this name is the German actress and voice actress Irmelin Krause.
What does the name Irmelin mean?
Irmelin is a diminutive of the ancient German name Irma and carries the meaning 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great'. This meaning originates from the Old High German word 'irmin', which can be translated as 'all-encompassing, great, powerful'. A well-known bearer of the name is the German actress and voice actress Irmelin Krause. Other variants and forms of Irmelin or Irma include Ema, Emma, Erma, Ima, Imma, Imme, Irmela, Irmeli, Irmene, Irmi, Irmina, and Irmine.
Where does the name Irmelin come from?
The origin of the name Irmelin lies in Old High German, where it is understood as a female first name meaning 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great'.
How do you pronounce Irmelin?
The pronunciation of Irmelin is three syllables and smooth. It is pronounced as 'Ir-me-lin' [ɪʁˈmeːlɪn], with a gentle, dark beginning meeting a bright, harmonious middle syllable. The final sound 'N' provides a soft but clear conclusion. Irmelin thus sounds balanced, traditional, gentle, and radiates a calm, steady presence.
When is the name day of Irmelin?
The name day of Irmelin is celebrated on December 24th in honor of Saint Irmina of Oeren.
Popularity
In Germany, Irmelin is among the less common first names. In 2016, the name ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 4,092nd place. In the last ten years, Irmelin has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Irma / Irmchen / Irme / Irmel / Irmi / Lin / Linchen / Urmel
Famous people
- Irmelin DiCaprio ( Irmelin Beringer) (mother of Leonardo DiCaprio and actress)
- Irmelin Krause (German actress)
- Irmelin Sandman Lilius (writer from Finland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Irmelin
What is the meaning of the name Irmelin?
Irmelin is a diminutive of the German name Irma and means 'the All-Encompassing' or 'the Great'. This meaning derives from the Old High German word 'irmin'.
Where does the name Irmelin come from?
The name Irmelin has its roots in Old High German and is found in both Switzerland and Scandinavian countries.
How popular is the name Irmelin?
Irmelin is a rather rare name, but its historical depth and phonetic beauty can lead to a resurgence in popularity.