Irmelin
Germanic · Girl
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About the name Irmelin
Irmelin is a feminine given name derived from Germanic roots, combining "irmin" (meaning "whole" or "universal") with the diminutive suffix "-lin," thus meaning "little universal one" or "whole one." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with historical prominence in medieval German nobility and literature.
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Etymology
Irmelin is a feminine given name derived from Germanic roots, combining "irmin" (meaning "whole" or "universal") with the diminutive suffix "-lin," thus meaning "little universal one" or "whole one." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with historical prominence in medieval German nobility and literature.
Irmelin currently ranks #510 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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