Ermah

ER-mah'AIR-mah'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Guiding

MEANING

Compass

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'irama' meaning guidance or direction.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with someone who provides direction or is a guiding force in others' lives.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Arabic cultures, often symbolizing leadership and guidance.

🇩🇪German
Melodic

MEANING

Noble maiden

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from Old High German elements 'ermen' (whole, universal) and 'mad' (maiden).

CULTURAL NOTES

Linked to strength and nobility, often given to daughters of leaders.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in medieval Germanic regions, particularly among nobility.

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FAQs About Ermah

The name Ermah means "Compass" in Arabic, "Noble maiden" in German.
Ermah has Arabic and Germanic origins. Derived from the Arabic word 'irama' meaning guidance or direction.
Ermah is pronounced ER-mah (AIR-mah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Ermah include Ermie, Eri, Maha.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Ermah include Amira, Elara, Farrah.
The most common spelling is Ermah. Alternative spellings include Erma, Irmah.