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HERMES
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GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
OTHER SCRIPTS: ‘Ερμης (Ancient Greek)
PRONOUNCED: HUR-meez (English) [key]
Meaning & History
Possibly meaning "cairn, pile of stones" in Greek. Hermes was a Greek god associated with speed and good luck, who served as a messenger to Zeus. He was also the patron of travellers, writers, athletes, merchants, thieves and orators.
This was also used as personal name, being borne for example by a 1st-century saint and martyr. Related Names
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