Hermela
Ethiopian/Eritrean · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hermela
Hermela is a feminine given name of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin, meaning "my covenant" or "my promise" in the Ge'ez and Amharic languages, derived from the Semitic root *hrm* (to consecrate or set apart).
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Etymology
Hermela is a feminine given name of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin, meaning "my covenant" or "my promise" in the Ge'ez and Amharic languages, derived from the Semitic root *hrm* (to consecrate or set apart). It is primarily used in Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo and Eritrean Orthodox Christian communities, often given in reference to the biblical concept of a covenant with God, though it lacks notable historical figures outside of modern usage.
Hermela currently ranks #9,700 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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