Irmeli
Finnish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Irmeli
Irmeli is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Germanic name Irmgard, combining "irmin" (whole, universal) and "gard" (enclosure, protection), meaning "whole protector" or "universal guardian." The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with roots in Germanic and Scandinavian naming traditions influenced by medieval European culture.
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Etymology
Irmeli is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Germanic name Irmgard, combining "irmin" (whole, universal) and "gard" (enclosure, protection), meaning "whole protector" or "universal guardian." The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with roots in Germanic and Scandinavian naming traditions influenced by medieval European culture.
Irmeli currently ranks #334 in the United States as a girl's name.
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