Sherman

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃɜɹ.mən/(American English) /ˈʃɜː.mən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname meaning "shear man", originally denoting a person who cut cloth. Famous bearers of the surname include American politician Roger Sherman (1721-1793) and American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891).

Related Names

RootSherman (surname)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024