Herman
Meaning of Herman
The name Herman is a classic male name of German origin, derived from the elements "heri" meaning "army" and "man" meaning "man." Pronounced as HER-muhn, Herman has been a steadfast choice for parents over the years. The name evokes images of strength and leadership, making it a timeless pick. Notably, variations such as Hermann are also used. While its popularity has seen fluctuations in the United States, peaking in the early 20th century, it remains a beloved choice for many families. Famous bearers include Herman Melville, author of the iconic novel "Moby-Dick," which adds a literary touch to its rich historical tapestry.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HER-muhn (/ˈhɜrmən/)
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Notable People Named Herman
| Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet known for Moby-Dick and other works, experiencing a revival in popularity after his death. |
| Herman Cain was an American businessman and political activist known for his involvement in the Republican Party and the Tea Party movement. |
| Herman Jacob Mankiewicz was an American screenwriter known for co-writing the screenplay for Citizen Kane and his work as a journalist and drama critic. |
| Herman Wouk was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author known for historical fiction and for living to be a centenarian. |
| Herman Brood - Hermanus "Herman" Brood was a multi-talented Dutch musician, painter, actor, and poet who achieved fame as a rock 'n' roll star in the 1970s and 1980s before transitioning to a successful career as a painter. |
| Herman of Alaska was a Russian Orthodox monk and missionary known for his gentle approach and ascetic life, and is considered the patron saint of North America. |
| Herman Kahn was an influential American physicist and futurist known for his work on nuclear strategy and systems theory during the Cold War era. |
| Herman Hollerith was a German-American statistician and inventor known for developing the electromechanical tabulating machine for punched cards, which revolutionized data processing. |
| Herman Wrangel - Lieutenant General Herman Georg Waldemar Wrangel was a distinguished Swedish military officer and politician, known for his leadership in the Swedish Coastal Artillery and his service in various government committees and commissions. |
| Herman of Carinthia, also known as Hermanus Dalmata, was a philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who translated Arabic works into Latin. |
| Herman Edward Daly was an American ecological economist and professor, renowned for his work at the World Bank and his contributions to ecological economics, for which he received the Right Livelihood Award in 1996. |
| Herman Louis Franks was a versatile figure in Major League Baseball, born to Italian-American immigrant parents in Price, Utah, and known for his roles as a catcher, coach, manager, general manager, and scout. |
| Herman Potočnik was an Austro-Hungarian Army officer, electrical engineer, and astronautics theorist known for his early contributions to modern space flight and his work on long-term human habitation in space. |
| Herman Raucher was an American author and screenwriter known for his autobiographical work Summer of '42, which became a best-selling novel and a highly successful film. |
| Count Johan Caspar Herman Wedel Jarlsberg was a prominent Norwegian statesman and nobleman who played a key role in the constitutional assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814 and served as the first native Norwegian Governor-general of Norway during the union with Sweden. |
