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How to Pronounce Herman

Herman / hermuhn /

The name Herman is a Male name of English origin meaning "Man in the army". It is pronounced hermuhn.

English Male

Herman is a English name meaning "Man in the army". The name Herman is of Germanic origin. It derives from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning 'army' or 'warrior' and 'mann' meaning 'man'.

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic hermuhn
IPA hɝmən

Say it as hermuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Herman?
Herman is pronounced hermuhn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Herman?
The correct pronunciation of Herman is hermuhn (IPA: hɝmən).
Is Herman a English name?
Yes, Herman is a English name meaning "Man in the army".

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