Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firmin

/fˈɝmɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.10 in modern English

Syllables: firmin
IPA: /fˈɝmɪn/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Latin.

name

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Etymology

From Latin Firminus, name of early Christian saints, derivative of firmus (“firm”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: Firminus

Frequently Paired Words

Firman Furman

Homonyms

fermin

Rhymes With

vermin fermin jermyn termine ermin

Questions

How do you pronounce firmin?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɝmɪn/.
What does firmin mean?: A male given name from Latin.
Where does firmin come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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