Boy name
Hermawan name meaning
“warrior, army man”
Hermawan is a masculine name commonly linked to an expansion of Herman with the suffix -wan, carrying the meaning warrior or army man. Herman derives from the Germanic elements hari, meaning army, and man, meaning person. This formation connects a European name with an Indonesian form.
What does Hermawan mean?
Warrior, army man
In Indonesian: prajurit, orang ketentaraan
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Hermawan
Can be understood as an expansion of Herman with the suffix -wan. Herman derives from Germanic hari, 'army', and man, 'person'.
How to pronounce Hermawan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hərmawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦩꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁᮙᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Hermawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Hermawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hermawan ranks #131 among boy names in our data sample (123 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hermawan
Famous people named Hermawan
- Hermawan Susanto · b. 1967
- Hermawan (pemain sepak bola) · b. 1983
- Hermawan Aksan · b. 1964
- Hermawan Kartajaya · b. 1947
- Hermawan Saputra · b. 1983
- Hermawan · b. 1964
- Hermawan · b. 1980
- Hermawan
- Hermawan Atmaja · b. 1968
- Hermawan Judawisastra · b. 1970
- Hermawan Kresno Dipojono · b. 1956
- Hermawan Sulistyo · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Hermawan
What is the meaning of Hermawan?
Hermawan means warrior, army man. Can be understood as an expansion of Herman with the suffix -wan. Herman derives from Germanic hari, 'army', and man, 'person'.
Is Hermawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Hermawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Hermawan have?
Hermawan has 3 syllables (Her-ma-wan) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Hermawan?
Hermawan ranks #131 among boy names in our data sample (123 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hermawan?
Notable people named Hermawan include Hermawan Susanto, Hermawan (pemain sepak bola), Hermawan Aksan.
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