English Explanatory Dictionary

Herman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  3. A number of places in the United States:
  4. An unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas.
  5. An unincorporated community in L'Anse Township, Baraga County, Michigan.
  6. A minor city in Grant County, Minnesota.
  7. A village in Washington County, Nebraska.
  8. An unincorporated community in Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
  9. A town in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
  10. A town in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
  11. A town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɜːmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Herman.wav /ˈhɝmən/

Word forms

Herman Hermans

Etymology

From Old English here (“army”) + man (“man”) It was revived in the 19th century, partly due to American immigrants from continental Europe where the name has been more popular. Compare the German equivalent Hermann.

Related words

Heerman Heermann Hermann Herrman Herrmann

Derived words

Hariman Harriman Herman ring Herriman
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