Herman
/hermuhn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
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'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic hermuhn
IPA hɝmən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hermuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Herman
- · Herman Melville - Author
- · Herman Hesse - Author
- · Herman Cain - Businessman and Politician
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