noun phrase
she/her
shee HUR
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.”
noun phrase
1
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.
"Priya Anand, she/her, joined the team as head of research."
"She/her is fine, thanks."
2
Used attributively of a person who uses these pronouns.
"The panel is two he/hims and one she/her."
How to use she/her
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA note telling people to call you she and her.
When to use it
Neutral and now standard in workplace and academic settings.
Easily confused with
she/they
they/them
he/him
Common pairings
she/her pronouns
goes by she/her
she/her/hers
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Etymology
From a common format for specifying feminine pronouns in online profiles.
Synonyms
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she/hers
feminine pronouns
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.
