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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicWorld NameThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Hermine

[ˈɦɛrminɛ]

Hermine is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the German name Hermann. It represents the classic continental spelling of Hermina, popular in Germany and France. The name exudes vintage sophistication and has an intellectual, worldly appeal.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Hermine
Slovak:
Czech:
German:
Hermine
Hungarian:
Polish:
Spanish:
French:
Hermine
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A feminine form of Hermann meaning 'army woman' or 'warrior'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Nemecká ženská podoba mena Hermann, utvoreného zo starohornonemeckých prvkov heri (vojsko) a man (muž, človek). Meno sa preto vykladá ako „žena vojska“ alebo voľnejšie „bojovníčka“. Francúzske všeobecné podstatné meno hermine (hranostaj) má odlišný pôvod a s osobným menom etymologicky nesúvisí.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Hermine is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

HERMINE

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɦɛrminɛ]

V nemčine sa meno vyslovuje trojslabične približne [her-mí-ne], vo francúzštine dvojslabične [er-min] s nemým začiatočným h.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3

According to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.

1. Nominative:Who, what?
Hermine
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Hermine
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Hermine
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Hermine
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Hermine
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Hermine
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Hermine

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
HermiHerminkaHerma
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Hermine
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Hermine! Hermi!

Notable figures named Hermine

17

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Hermine Reuß ältere Linie
1887 – 1947Historical Figure

German princess (1887-1947) and 2nd wife of former Emperor Wilhelm II

Hermine zu Waldeck-Pyrmont
1827 – 1910Historical Figure

German noble (1827–1910)

Hermine David
FR
1886 – 1970Historical Figure

French painter (1886-1970)

Hermine Isabella Folliot de Crenneville-Poutet
AT
1883 – 1951Historical Figure

Austrian writer and translator (1883–1951)

Hermine Körner
DE
1878 – 1960Historical Figure

actress (1878–1960)

Hermine Schröderová
DE
1911 – 1978Historical Figure

German athletics competitor

Hermine Karagheuz
FR
1938 – 2021Historical Figure

French actress (1938-2021)

Hermine Huntgeburth
DE
born 1957Notable Figure

German film director and film producer

Test how Hermine sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Hermine Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:H.S.without dots:HS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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