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Herma

Herma

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A female first name
  • proper noun
: Herma
  • Herma loves to paint landscapes and often exhibits her work in local galleries.

Examples

  • As Herma Hill Kay, professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley, puts it,

    Academic text (1996)

  • This is Herma, my best friend who always supports me.

  • I met Herma at the book club last week, and we instantly connected.

Surface Forms

Herma main

Etymology

Herma is a woman's name often linked to the Greek name Hermes and to female forms like Hermina, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of Hermes and the idea of a 'messenger' or 'guardian'.