HERMINIUS male Ancient Roman Roman name which was possibly of unknown Etruscan origin, but could also be derived from the name of the god HERMES. In Roman legend this was the name of a companion of Aeneas. | ||||||||||||||||||||
HERMES male Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek Probably from Greek ‘ερμα (herma) meaning "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker". Hermes was a Greek god associated with speed and good luck, who served as a messenger to Zeus and the other gods. He was also the patron of travellers, writers, athletes, merchants, thieves and orators.This was also used as personal name, being borne for example by a 1st-century saint and martyr. |