Herminia
of the army or soldier (Germanic via Spanish/Latin)
Herminia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 372, with 22,179 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of the army or soldier (Germanic via Spanish/Latin)
Herminia entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christian naming traditions and the Roman Catholic calendar of saints. While historically common across the archipelago, it is predominantly associated today with older generations of Filipino women.
Herminia is a Spanish feminine given name of Germanic and Latin origin, related to the Roman gens Herminia and the Germanic name Herman (composed of 'harja' meaning army and 'mann' meaning man).
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like Hermie, Minie, or Meng. It is viewed in the Philippines as a classic vintage or maternal/grandmother name.
Related forms
- Herminia Spanish
- Hermínia Portuguese
- Herminie French
- Erminia Italian
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Herminia with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Herminia with two Filipino surnames?
Herminia is the given name. The full name is Herminia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Herminia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Herminia is number 372, with 22,179 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.