Hermene
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hermene
The name 'Hermene' means "interpreter" or "translator," derived from the Greek word *hermeneia* (interpretation) and the god Hermes, the messenger deity associated with communication.
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Etymology
The name 'Hermene' means "interpreter" or "translator," derived from the Greek word *hermeneia* (interpretation) and the god Hermes, the messenger deity associated with communication. It is used primarily in Greek and Christian contexts, notably as the name of one of the Seventy Apostles in early Christian tradition, though it remains rare in modern usage.
Hermene currently ranks #3,964 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1939.
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