Ermil
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ermil
The name 'Ermil' is a variant of 'Hermil' or 'Ermilo', derived from the Greek 'Hermes' (the messenger god) and meaning "of Hermes" or "belonging to Hermes." It is primarily used in Russian and Eastern European Orthodox Christian cultures, often as a monastic or saintly name, with Saint Ermil of Belgrade (a 4th-century martyr) providing notable historical context.
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Etymology
The name 'Ermil' is a variant of 'Hermil' or 'Ermilo', derived from the Greek 'Hermes' (the messenger god) and meaning "of Hermes" or "belonging to Hermes." It is primarily used in Russian and Eastern European Orthodox Christian cultures, often as a monastic or saintly name, with Saint Ermil of Belgrade (a 4th-century martyr) providing notable historical context.
Ermil currently ranks #3,275 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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