Herwarth

The Old High German first name Herwarth consists of two parts and means "the guardian of the army." It derives from the Old High German word heri, meaning "army" or "warrior," and wart, meaning "guardian," "protector," or "watcher." Variants of the name include Herward and Herwart.

What does the name Herwarth mean?

The Old High German name Herwarth carries the meaning "the guardian of the army." It is composed of the elements heri for "army" or "warrior" and wart for "guardian," "protector," or "watcher." Alternatives to Herwarth are Herward and Herwart.

Where does the name Herwarth come from?

Herwarth is a male first name of Old High German origin, meaning "the guardian of the army." The word components come from Old High German, where heri means "army" or "warrior" and wart means "guardian," "protector," or "watcher." The language is Old German.

How do you pronounce Herwarth?

The pronunciation of Herwarth is two syllables: "Her-warth" [ˈhɛʁvaʁt]. The combination of -th enhances both the sound and visual aspects of the name's historical character. It ends sharply and distinctly, creating a powerful effect. Herwarth conveys a sense of dignity and tradition – stable, strong, and full of character.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Herwarth is rather rare. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Herri / Hewie

Famous people

• Herwart Grosse (actor)
• Herwarth von Schade (theologian from Germany)
• Herwarth Walden (German writer, publisher)
• Kurt Herwarth Ball (writer from Germany)