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Hermann

Name Origin

Hermann is a German given name meaning 'army man' or 'warrior'. It originates from the Germanic elements 'herman', meaning 'army', and 'mann', meaning 'man'.

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Famous People

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)

Novelist, Poet

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1946)
  • Known for works like Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game

Hermann Göring (1893-1946)

Nazi politician and military leader

  • Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force)
  • Convicted war criminal at the Nuremberg Trials

Hermann Weyl (1885-1955)

Mathematician and physicist

  • Significant contributions to the fields of differential geometry, topology, and quantum mechanics
  • Known for Weyl's Theorem, Weyl groups, and the concept of gauge theory

Hermann Bondi (1919-2005)

Cosmologist, Physicist

  • Known for his work on cosmology and general relativity
  • Proposed the Bondi-Gold Bondi-Metzner Sachs model of a gravitational wave

Hermann Joseph Muller (1890-1967)

Geneticist

  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1946)
  • Pioneer in the field of radiation genetics

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Wilhelmina

Both names are of Germanic origin and share a classic, elegant style.

Friedrich

Another strong German name with historical significance, creating a sense of lineage and tradition.

Elise

A feminine counterpart to Hermann, both names possess a timeless quality and sophisticated sound.

Greta

Both names have a vintage charm with Scandinavian roots, evoking a sense of history and resilience.