she/her
She/her (noun phrase) means a set of personal pronouns a person uses for themselves, given so that others know to refer to them as she and her. Commonly stated in introductions, email signatures and social media profiles. Example: “Priya Anand, she/her, joined the team as head of research.”
How to use she/her
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA note telling people to call you she and her.
Neutral and now standard in workplace and academic settings.
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Priya Anand, _____, joined the team as head of research.
Etymology
From a common format for specifying feminine pronouns in online profiles.
Synonyms
View more →Frequently asked questions
What does she/her mean in a bio?
It tells you the pronouns that person uses, so you refer to them as she and her rather than guessing. Sharing pronouns is often done by everyone in a workplace or group, not only by trans people, precisely so nobody is singled out.
What is the difference between she/her and she/they?
She/her means only feminine pronouns. She/they means both are acceptable, though many people who use it have a preference or expect a mix, and it is fine to ask which they would rather hear.
Do only women use she/her?
No. Any person whose pronouns are she and her may state them, including trans women, non-binary people and cis women, and stating them is simply about how you should be referred to.
What is the meaning of she/her?
"she/her" (noun phrase) means a set of personal pronouns a person uses for themselves, given so that others know to refer to them as she and her. Commonly stated in introductions, email signatures and social media profiles.