Hermann
German
"soldier, warrior"
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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.
- Hermann Rank in US Top 1000
- Famous People Named Hermann
- The name Hermann in Pop Culture
- The name Hermann in Nameberry Blog Posts
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Hermann Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Hermann
- Hermann HesseSwiss,German writer
- Hermann von HelmholtzGerman physician and physicist
- Hermann MinkowskiLithuanian,German mathematician
- Hermann EbbinghausGerman psychologist
- Hermann Emil FischerGerman chemist; Nobel Prize winner
- HermannFreiherr von Soden, German Biblical scholar
- Hermann SchlegelGerman ornithologist
- Hermann LoewGerman entomologist
- Hermann WeylGerman mathematician
- Hermann Joseph MullerAmerican geneticist; winner of the Nobel Prize
- Paul Hermann MüllerSwiss chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize
- Hermann StaudingerGerman chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize
The name Hermann in Pop Culture
- Hermann Korncharacter in the movie "The Sheltering Desert"
- Hermann Gottlieba scientist in the movie "Pacific Rim"