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Irmuun

♂ Boy

Pronounced ir-MOON /ɪrˈmuːn/Medium

Meaning: Irmuun is a Mongolian given name generally read as 'brave' or 'courageous,' from a word family tied to bravery and grit. Mongolian names commonly name a hoped-for quality outright, and Irmuun sits squarely in that tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: Irmuun is a Mongolian name meaning brave (said 'ir-MOON') — a short, strong two-beat wish for courage.
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Origin MediumMongolian
MeaningIrmuun is a Mongolian given name generally read as 'brave' or 'courageous,' from a word family tied to bravery and grit. Mongolian names commonly name a hoped-for quality outright, and Irmuun sits squarely in that tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#12976 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Irmuun belongs to a Mongolian naming habit of naming the virtue you wish for a child: bravery, in this case. Names like it are common in Mongolia today and travel with Mongolian families abroad — a living tradition we note with respect (said 'ir-MOON').

In the U.S. it is very rare, carried almost entirely by Mongolian families. Rare, strong, and clear in its wish.

Did you know? Mongolian names often state the hope outright — courage, light, steel. Irmuun names bravery directly, a tradition we note with respect (said 'ir-MOON').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Irmuun — Mongolian given name, 'brave'

Variations

IrmunErdeneBat

Nicknames

IrMoon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irmuun mean?

Irmuun is a Mongolian name generally read as 'brave' or 'courageous.'

How do you pronounce Irmuun?

It's said ir-MOON /ɪrˈmuːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Irmuun a boy or girl name?

Irmuun is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Irmuun?

Irmuun is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., seen chiefly in Mongolian families.

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