Herman

//ˈhɜːmən// name

name ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

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woodrow charles herman

Example

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"One of my favorite authors is Herman Melville."

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 phrases

Herman ring

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