Hermenegild

Meaning & origin

The female first name Hermenegild has a Spanish origin and means "the fighter for the protection of the people". The name is a combination of the Germanic elements "herm" for "war" and "gild" for "protection". In the Catholic Church, Hermenegild is revered as a saint who fought for his faith and his people. The name is rather rare in Germany, but popular in Spain and Latin America.

Famous people with the first name Hermenegild

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