Ermonela

Most notably borne by the operatic soprano singer Ermonela Jaho, this Albanian name has a powerful, stately sound. The exact origins of the name are uncertain, however, it may relate to the Albanian erë meaning "wind". As such, it could be considered an elaboration of names such as Ermela, Ermal, Ermir, and Era.

Alternatively, it may derive from the Turkish Erman meaning "brave" or "heroic"; from the Germanic irmin meaning "whole, great, universal"; or from the Greek Ermis, relating it to Hermes and Hermione.

Ermonela is used nearly exclusively in Albania.

Pronounced er-mo-NEL-uh.