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Erma

A variant of Irma, possibly from the Old High German word for whole or universal.

Meaning and origin

Erma is a variant of Irma that emerged in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.

How to pronounce Erma

English (US)UR-muh /ˈɜːrmə/

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