Irmhilde

Italian and Spanish from German

"all-consuming fight"

Irmhilde Origin and Meaning

The name Irmhilde is a girl's name.

Irmhilde is a feminine German name that combines two powerful elements: 'irm' (from Germanic 'ermin' meaning 'whole, universal, great') and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'. This creates a name that essentially means 'universal battle maiden' or 'great female warrior'. It belongs to the family of traditional Germanic names that were popular during medieval times. While relatively uncommon in modern usage, Irmhilde carries a strong, noble quality that speaks to strength and determination. The name offers shortened forms like Irma or Hilde for everyday use. Outside of German-speaking countries, Irmhilde remains quite rare, preserving its distinctive character and cultural heritage.