Irmin
/ˈɪr.mɪn/noun
A name recorded in early Germanic contexts, especially as a divine or heroic figure in Old Saxon tradition.
Did you know?Irmin is famously linked to the Irminsul, the sacred Saxon pillar said to symbolize the world-supporting axis, though the exact meaning and status of Irmin itself remain debated by scholars.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*ermunaz / *irminaz
“A possible ancient name or epithet meaning 'great,' 'strong,' or 'universal' (reconstructed, uncertain).”
Old Saxon
OS
Irmin
“A divine or heroic name associated with sacred tradition and tribal identity.”
Old High German
OHG
Irmin
“A name appearing in compounds and legendary contexts, often with lofty or exalted associations.”
Old English
OE
Eormen-
“A name-element in personal names, carrying a sense of greatness or vastness.”
Modern English
English
Irmin
“A rare historical and mythological name preserved from early Germanic sources.”