Hermes | Name Meaning & Origin

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Origin and Meaning of the Name Hermes

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Gender:

Boy

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Travel

Pronunciation:

(HER meez); (air MEES)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Hermes

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Mythological Names, Greek Names, Greek Mythological Names

Used in:

English and Greek speaking countries

Additional info:

In ancient Greek mythology Hermes the messenger god was the son of Zeus. He was the god of travellers, shepherds, literature and commerce. The second pronunciation is the modern Greek, although this name is not very common in Greece today.
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