Hermela

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Name
Hermela
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Hermela is a female first name with Hebrew roots. Its translated meaning is 'the consecration of God' or 'the one excluded by God'.

What does the name Hermela mean?

The name Hermela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Translated, it means 'the consecration of God' or 'the one excluded by God'. Its roots can be traced back to two Hebrew components: ḥērem (חֵרֶם), meaning 'consecration', 'excommunication', or 'taboo', and el (אֵל), meaning 'God'. In Ethiopia, the name is translated as 'the gracious one' and 'the graceful one', which comes from Amharic.

Where does the name Hermela come from?

The name Hermela has its origins in Hebrew and means 'the consecration of God'. The Hebrew

How do you pronounce Hermela?

The pronunciation of Hermela is three syllables and soft. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Her-me-la' [hɛʁˈmeːla]. It begins with a gentle 'H', giving the name a delicate, breathing quality. The rolling or soft 'r' leads into the stressed middle syllable with an elongated 'e', conveying brightness and calm. The open ending '-la' provides a melodic, rounded sound conclusion. Overall, Hermela sounds harmonious, feminine, and dignified - gentle in flow and harmonious in overall sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Hermela is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019, at 1,827th. Over the last ten years, Hermela has been used as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,629th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,209th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hermi

Famous people

  • Hermela Aregawi (A Facebook journalist)

Frequently asked questions about the name Hermela

What is the origin of the name Hermela?

The name Hermela has its origins in Hebrew and also has African roots, particularly in Amharic and Ethiopian.

What does the name Hermela mean?

Hermela means 'the consecration of God' and is composed of the Hebrew terms ḥērem for consecration and el for God.

How popular is the name Hermela?

The popularity of the name Hermela varies but is recognized as a traditional and valued name in certain regions, particularly in Ethiopia.

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