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Hermia
Hermia (name) means a female given name, best known as a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Example: “In the play, Hermia refuses to marry the man her father has chosen.”
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A female given name, best known as a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
"In the play, Hermia refuses to marry the man her father has chosen."
How to use Hermia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name most associated with the Shakespearean character.
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Popularized by the character Hermia in Shakespeare's comedy.
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What does “Hermia” mean?
The word “Hermia” means a female given name, best known as a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. In plain terms, a first name most associated with the Shakespearean character.
How do you use “Hermia” in a sentence?
Here is “Hermia” used in a sentence: “In the play, Hermia refuses to marry the man her father has chosen.”
What part of speech is “Hermia”?
“Hermia” is a name.
What is the meaning of Hermia?
"Hermia" (name) means a female given name, best known as a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
