Erma

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Erma is derived from the German name, Ermen, which means "whole" or "universal". It also has its origins in the Greek name Ermaios, meaning "messenger"
Pronunciation
ER-mah
UR-mə
Popularity
Erma is not a very common name worldwide. It is more popular in the United States and has been consistently used since the late 1800s.

cartoon of the name Erma
Cartoon of Erma

Erma Name meanings & History

Erma is derived from the German name, Ermen, which means "whole" or "universal". It also has its origins in the Greek name Ermaios, meaning "messenger". Variant of Irma. It began to be used in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, along with Irma. Erma is mainly used as a baby girl's name. It can be used as a first name or a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Erma: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erma:

E: Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

M: Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy,Mommy,Memory,Manipulative,Mother

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Angry

Erma is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with this name include Erma Bombeck, an American humorist and writer, and Erma Franklin, an American gospel and R&B singer.

2.) ERMA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Short form of any of the various names, many now obsolete, that begin with the element Erm(en), Irm(en) (strength). Var: Emma, Irma. (ER-MAH)


3.) Erma (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a short form of Ermine, Hermina. See also Irma.

Other Forms: Ermelinda


4.) Erma (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) wealthy

Other Forms: Erm, Irma


5.) Erma (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: It means goddess of war. However, the Whole carries the whole meaning.


6.) Erma (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Universal, whole, complete


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Cartoon of Erma

Description: Universal, whole, complete. Italian form of Hermas. Erma is a feminine name that can be used for babies born in any season.

Related Names to Erma

Ermentrude, Hermine, Irma, Irmtraud

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