Hermann

German
"soldier, warrior"

Hermann Origin and Meaning

The name Hermann is a boy's name of German origin.

Hermann is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'army man' or 'warrior,' derived from the elements 'heri' (army) and 'mann' (man). This powerful name has deep historical roots, most notably associated with Hermann (or Arminius), the Germanic chieftain who defeated Roman legions in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE. Popular throughout Germany, Switzerland, and Scandinavia, the name has been borne by notable figures such as author Hermann Hesse and physicist Hermann von Helmholtz. While its usage has declined in recent decades, it maintains a classic, strong character. In English-speaking countries, the simplified spelling 'Herman' is more common, though the double 'n' version preserves its authentic Germanic heritage.

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Famous People Named Hermann

  • Hermann Hesse
    Swiss,German writer
  • Hermann von Helmholtz
    German physician and physicist
  • Hermann Minkowski
    Lithuanian,German mathematician
  • Hermann Ebbinghaus
    German psychologist
  • Hermann Emil Fischer
    German chemist; Nobel Prize winner
  • Hermann
    Freiherr von Soden, German Biblical scholar
  • Hermann Schlegel
    German ornithologist
  • Hermann Loew
    German entomologist
  • Hermann Weyl
    German mathematician
  • Hermann Joseph Muller
    American geneticist; winner of the Nobel Prize
  • Paul Hermann Müller
    Swiss chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize
  • Hermann Staudinger
    German chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize

The name Hermann in Pop Culture

  • Hermann Korn
    character in the movie "The Sheltering Desert"
  • Hermann Gottlieb
    a scientist in the movie "Pacific Rim"