Hermann
Meaning of Hermann
Hermann is a male name with German origins. It is pronounced as HER-mahn (/ˈhɛrman/) in German. The name has variations, including Herman. Hermann has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1880, according to available data. While the name's popularity has varied over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. Hermann is associated with strength and resilience, and it carries a timeless charm that can make it a distinctive choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as HER-mahn (/ˈhɛrman/)
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Notable People Named Hermann
| Hermann Karl Hesse, a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, is best known for his works exploring themes of authenticity, self-knowledge, and spirituality, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. |
| Hermann Joseph Muller, an American geneticist, won the 1946 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery that mutations can be induced by X-rays and raised awareness about the long-term dangers of radioactive fallout. |
| Hermann von Helmholtz was a prominent German physicist and physician known for his significant contributions to various scientific fields, including hydrodynamic stability, and is honored through the Helmholtz Association. |
| Hermann Minkowski was a German mathematician known for developing the geometry of numbers and using geometric methods to solve problems in various fields, including number theory, mathematical physics, and the theory of relativity. |
| Hermann Staudinger, a German organic chemist, won the 1953 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for demonstrating the existence of macromolecules, which he characterized as polymers. |
| Hermann Maier, also known as the "Herminator," is a retired Austrian alpine ski racer with numerous World Cup titles and Olympic gold medals. |
| Hermann Rorschach, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, developed the Rorschach test, a set of inkblots used to measure unconscious aspects of personality, which continues to be used in identifying various disorders. |
| Gottfried Hermann Gröhe is a German lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Health in Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet from 2013 to 2018. |
| Hermann Braun was a German film actor and the son of chamber singer Carl Braun. |
| Hermann Goedsche - Hermann Ottomar Friedrich Goedsche, also known as Sir John Retcliffe, was a German government employee and author known for his antisemitic views. |
| Hermann Otto Solms is a German politician affiliated with the Free Democratic Party (FDP). |
| Margrave Hermann of Baden-Baden was a distinguished general and diplomat in the imperial service, serving as Field Marshal and president of the Hofkriegsrat. |
| Hermann Leopold Tertsch del Valle-Lersundi is a Spanish journalist, lawyer, and politician who has been a member of the European Parliament for the Vox party since 2019. |
| Hermann Grab was a Bohemian German-language writer. |
| Hermann Struck was a German Jewish artist famous for his etchings. |
