Choosing a name for a child is not easy, because it will accompany him throughout his life. Each carries a certain energy, so it’s worth knowing where it comes from, what it means and what the people who wear it are usually like.
There are many interesting names that are given rather rarely, but there is nothing stopping you from naming your son or daughter this way. If someone is looking for an interesting, nice-sounding female name, it is worth considering Irmina.
The name Irmina is of Germanic origin. It comes from the word “irmen”, which means “honored”, “respected”, but also “great”, “strong”. She is the patron saint of women with this name Saint Irmina z Hoursalso known as Irma, Ermina, Hermione and Ymena.
She was a Frankish Benedictine nun and – according to medieval legend – the daughter of King Dagobert II. Apparently she lost her fiancé the day before her wedding, which prompted her to join a nun. However, she really came from a powerful family from Austrasia, and she joined the order after her husband’s death.
After the death of her parents, she gave St. Wilibrord inherited the lands. He founded there Echternach Abbey. Saint Irmina is sometimes also treated as its founder. Her liturgical memory is celebrated on December 24, so that is the name day of women with this name. Irmina can also be celebrated on March 20, September 14 and December 30.
The name Irmina has never been particularly popular in Poland, even though it is undoubtedly very pretty and interesting. According to information available on the website Dane.gov.pl, in 2024 it was given as the first name to only 17 girls. In turn, in the first half of 2025, only two girls received it.
In turn, the information available in the PESEL register (as of January 22, 2025) shows that this name is given to the first 5,003 women in our country. Therefore, Irmina is rarely seen.
Women named Irmina are energetic and determined. They are characterized by high mental resistance, thanks to which they have great breakthrough power and most often achieve all the goals they set for themselves. At the same time, they are very open and pleasant to be around.
They approach new projects, people and places with enthusiasm. They are characterized by a certain impatience and great enthusiasm. Irmina needs friends and a group of trusted people, but it is not easy to join this group.
He is a helpful and cordial person, although he has some tendency to intrigue – especially in the sphere of love. She is composed and focused at work. She will be a great boss because she has managerial skills.
