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Imre

Boy · German · Short name

Meaning
Strength, of the powerful, of the universal

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
EEM-reh
Origin
German

Hungarian form of Emmerich, from Germanic.

Popularity
Common in Hungary (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, Hungarian

Commonly used in: Hungary, Romania, United States

Alternate spellings

  • ImreHungarian

    Same spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Imre

    c. 1007–1031

    Hungarian prince, son of King Stephen I, a Catholic saint.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hungarian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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