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Ermais

Quick answerThe name 'Ermais' is a variant of 'Ermias,' derived from the Greek name 'Ermis' (Hermes), meaning "messenger" or "interpreter," rooted in the Greek god Hermes.

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,170
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2019
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGe'ez
CultureEthiopian/Eritrean
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 7
Global rank#11,170

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ermais

The name 'Ermais' is a variant of 'Ermias,' derived from the Greek name 'Ermis' (Hermes), meaning "messenger" or "interpreter," rooted in the Greek god Hermes.

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Etymology

The name 'Ermais' is a variant of 'Ermias,' derived from the Greek name 'Ermis' (Hermes), meaning "messenger" or "interpreter," rooted in the Greek god Hermes. It is primarily used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian cultures, where it is associated with the biblical figure Hermas (a companion of Paul) and appears in the Ge'ez tradition.

Ermais currently ranks #11,170 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

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