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Irma

American  
[ur-muh] / ˈɜr mə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Erma.


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And then, of course, there were the actual perfect storms, the high-caliber hurricanes which, before climate change, didn’t come to the Ridge: Irma, Ian, Milton, massive cells, all direct hits on the groves.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Irma Holloway, head of the Chicago-based Black Contractors Owners & Executives organisation, of which Pink Hats is a member, says Traci and her team are helping reshape the construction field.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Norwich's Dolan, 27, will aim to collect her maiden world title when she faces the vastly experienced IBF super-flyweight champion Irma Garcia.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Irma spoke to me like she already knew me and loved me, as though I had already been kind to her.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

“I’ve got Irma covering until I can get back.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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