Herman

/ˈhɜːmən/US/ˈhɝmən/

Herman proper noun: a male given name from the Germanic languages.

Proper noun

Herman (countable and uncountable, plural Hermans)

A male given name from the Germanic languages.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
An unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas.
An unincorporated community in L'Anse Township, Baraga County, Michigan.
A minor city in Grant County, Minnesota.
A village in Washington County, Nebraska.
An unincorporated community in Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
A town in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
A town in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
A town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Herman meaning in Bengali

Herman in Bengali

given name: হারম্যান haromman

Forms of Herman

plural	Hermans

Origin of Herman

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.

Words formed from Herman

Phrases with Herman

Words that rhyme with Herman

Questions about Herman

What does Herman mean?: Herman means a male given name from the Germanic languages.
What is Herman in Bengali?: Herman in Bengali is হারম্যান (haromman). See Herman meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is Herman?: Herman is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Herman?: Herman is pronounced /ˈhɜːmən/ (UK).

Words near Herman in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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