Hertha

Meaning & origin

The female first name Hertha originates from Old High German and means "the strong" or "the powerful". It is a shortened form of the name Herthaburg and is mainly popular in Northern Germany. The name is closely connected to the Germanic goddess Nerthus, who was worshipped as the protector of fertility and prosperity. In Norse mythology, Hertha is also known as the Earth Mother. Therefore, the name is a combination of strength, power, and fertility.

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Famous people with the first name Hertha

• Hertha Ayrton English mathematician
• Hertha Pauli Austrian-American actress
• Hertha Sponer Scientist

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