Message: "German" - Behind the Name

German

by Michelle (guest)

7/22/2004, 10:58 PM

I met a man named German (with rising accent over the e). He pronounced it her-MAHN. I looked here, but all I found was German, no accent. I suspect the names are linked in some way, but I'd like more information on this particular variation.

The gentleman looked and sounded as if he were Greek, and the H sound for the G should be considered. I wanted to ask him for sure where he was born, but I thought that would be rude.

I'd appreciate some help, if anyone can offer some.

Michelle

#German

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- Andy (guest) +3

7/23/2004, 12:44 AM

All I know about GERMAN and HERMAN(N): In Russia the (Germanic) name HERMANN is spelt (and I suppose, also pronounced) "GERMAN". I don't know where they put the stress, though.

Andy ;—)

- Christo +1

7/26/2004, 5:24 AM

The version that GERMAN is the Russian spelling and pronunciation of the German HERMANN does not seem to me probable.

Thare is a Russian name GERMAN, really. It originates from Latine, most probably, as explained in the database.

- Anahita (guest)

7/30/2004, 8:20 AM

german is somthing different from Herman.

according to the ancient language Avesta of Iranians.
Ger means man as a result german means the mind of man.

but Her in Avesta was annoucned as light
as a result herman means the light of mind.

I hope I could help you

- Michelle (guest)

7/23/2004, 12:56 AM

Thank you.

I'd have to hear his accent again to decide whether it could be Russian. There was a very heavy L and a thick R, so maybe.

Thanks!

Michelle

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