Hermine

Meaning & origin

Hermine is a girl's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Army woman, warrior princess — the German feminine of Hermann. Herman Hesse country" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

Beyond its Christian heritage, Hermine is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among German, European families, Hermine carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Hermine

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Hermine resonates in either tradition.

How Hermine sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Hermine breaks down into 7 phonemes: /HH-EH-R-M-IY-N-AH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Hermine — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Hermine

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Hermine maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.