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Hermione

huh-MEYE-uh-nih
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Hermione (name) means a female given name of Greek origin, historically the daughter of Helen of Troy, and today widely associated with the Harry Potter character Hermione Granger. Example: “Hermione was the top student in her year at Hogwarts.”

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A female given name of Greek origin, historically the daughter of Helen of Troy, and today widely associated with the Harry Potter character Hermione Granger.
"Hermione was the top student in her year at Hogwarts."

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In plain EnglishA Greek-origin name, now very widely recognized through the Harry Potter books.

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Etymology

From the Ancient Greek name Hermione, ultimately related to the god Hermes.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hermione” mean?
The word “Hermione” means a female given name of Greek origin, historically the daughter of Helen of Troy, and today widely associated with the Harry Potter character Hermione Granger. In plain terms, a Greek-origin name, now very widely recognized through the Harry Potter books.
How do you pronounce “Hermione”?
“Hermione” is pronounced huh-MEYE-uh-nih (/hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hermione” in a sentence?
Here is “Hermione” used in a sentence: “Hermione was the top student in her year at Hogwarts.”
What part of speech is “Hermione”?
“Hermione” is a name.
Where does the word “Hermione” come from?
The word “Hermione” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek name Hermione, ultimately related to the god Hermes.
Is “Hermione” a common word?
“Hermione” is an uncommon word in modern English.