Herman.
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Meaning & usage
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in L'Anse Township, Baraga County, Michigan.
A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Grant County, Minnesota.
A number of places in the United States: A village in Washington County, Nebraska.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
A number of places in the United States: A town in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
A number of places in the United States: A town in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
A number of places in the United States: A town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Where this word comes from
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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