Harm
Dutch · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Harm
Harm is a Dutch and Germanic name meaning "warrior" or "army," derived from the Old High German elements "har" (army) and "man" (man).
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Etymology
Harm is a Dutch and Germanic name meaning "warrior" or "army," derived from the Old High German elements "har" (army) and "man" (man). The name is primarily used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in Germanic paganism and later adoption in Christian contexts.
Harm currently ranks #3,660 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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