Hermina

Greek, feminine version of Hermes, "messenger, earthly"

"messenger, earthly"

Hermina Origin and Meaning

The name Hermina is a girl's name.

Hermina is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a feminine form of Herman or Armin. It derives from the elements 'heri' or 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'man' meaning 'man,' together conveying the sense of 'army woman' or 'warrior.' The name has variations across European cultures, including Hermina, Hermione, and Ermina. While never achieving widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, Hermina has maintained consistent usage in Central and Eastern European countries, particularly Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The name carries an old-world elegance and strength, balancing feminine softness with its warrior etymology. With its classical sound and uncommon status, Hermina offers an alternative to more popular names while maintaining recognizable linguistic roots. It projects dignity and resilience through its connection to martial tradition.

Hermina Rank in US Top 1000

# 952 in the US

The name Hermina in Pop Culture

• Hermina de Randan teasing caricature of the lesbian novelist Radclyffe Hall (who was deeply hurt by it) in Compton Mackenzie's "Extraordinary Women" (1928)
• It could also be derived from the greek word "Ermina" (er MEE,na), which means "ermine, stoat".