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Herman

//ˈhɜːmən// name

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

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.

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