Occupational name for a tax collector, from Middle English ferme “rent, revenue, provision”, from Medieval Latin firma, ultimately from Old English feorm. This word did not acquire its modern meaning until the 17th century.
People with the name Soja have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
People with the name Ila have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.