Hernando

Spanish
"adventurer, explorer"

Hernando Origin and Meaning

The name Hernando is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "adventurer, explorer".

A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.

Famous People Named Hernando

  • Hernando de Soto
    Spanish explorer
  • Hernando Cortes
    Spanish explorer
  • Hernando de Soto Polar
    Peruvian economist

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