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Irmgard

Irmgard is a classic feminine name of Germanic origin, historically widespread throughout German-speaking regions. It blends ancient roots of universal greatness with the concept of steadfast protection and enclosure. The name carries an authentic historical dignity and an aura of inner strength.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Czech:
Irmgard
Hungarian:
Irmgárd
Polish:
German:
Irmgard
Spanish:
French:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name translates as a great, mighty, or all-encompassing protector.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Irmgard je skrátenou podobou starohornonemeckého mena Irmengard. Tvoria ho prvky irmin vo význame „veľký, mocný, všeobsiahly“ a gard vo význame „ochrana, ohradený priestor“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Irmgard vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

IRMGARD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
19 February
Austrian Calendar
16 July
Austrian Calendar
4 September
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Meno sa vyslovuje približne ako „Irm-gart“; v nemčine sa koncové d vyslovuje neznelo.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2

According to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.

1. Nominative:Who, what?
Irmgard
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Irmgard
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Irmgard
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Irmgard
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Irmgard
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Irmgard
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Irmgard

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
IrmiIrmkaIrmička
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Irmgard
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Irmgard! Irmi!

Notable figures named Irmgard

10

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Irmgard Keun
DE
1905 – 1982Historical Figure

German writer (1905-1982)

Irmgard Seefried
DE
1919 – 1988Historical Figure

Austrian soprano of German birth (1919–1988)

Irmgard Griss
AT
born 1946Notable Figure

Austrian jurist and politician

Irmgard of Chiemsee
DE
831 – 866Historical Figure

Beatified German nun

Irmgard von Süchteln
born 1000Historical Figure

German saint

Irmgard Schwaetzer
DE
born 1942Notable Figure

German politician

Irmgard Karwatzki
DE
1940 – 2007Historical Figure

German politician (1940-2007)

Irmgard Bartenieff
DE
1900 – 1981Historical Figure

American physical therapist and dance therapist (1900-1981)

Test how Irmgard sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Irmgard Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:I.S.without dots:IS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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