The baby name Irmuska is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪr.mu.ska/ (approx. "EER-moo-skah"; sometimes pronounced /ˈɪr.muʃ.ka/ as "EER-mush-kah" when written Irmuška).
Irmuska is Slovak in Origin.
The baby name Irmuska is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪr.mu.ska/ (approx. "EER-moo-skah"; sometimes pronounced /ˈɪr.muʃ.ka/ as "EER-mush-kah" when written Irmuška).
Irmuska is Slovak in Origin.
Irmuska is a Central European diminutive of Irma, especially associated with Hungarian usage, where the affectionate suffix -uska signals warmth and endearment (compare the Slavic -uška). The base name Irma derives from the Germanic root Irmin-, meaning “whole, universal” or “great,” also seen in compound names like Irmgard and Irmintrud. By extension, Irmuska carries the sense of “little one of the universal/great,” with a cozy, homely tone.
The form thrived as a household pet name during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Irma rose across Hungary and neighboring Slavic regions. Though primarily a nickname, Irmuska has occasionally appeared on official records and today feels vintage yet playful. Related forms and cognates include Irma, Erma, Irmina, and Irmgard; parallel diminutives include Irmuška (Czech/Slovak) and Russian Irmushka. Informal shortenings can be Irmi or Muska, while the formal choice remains Irma.
Irmuska is extremely rare. There are only 2 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
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