Ermioni

Ermioni (Ερμιόνη) is the modern Greek variant of Hermione. The name carries the meaning "the stone hill."

What does the name Ermioni mean?

Ermioni (Ερμιόνη) represents the modern Greek adaptation of Hermione. Its meaning is "the stone hill." The origins can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word hérma (ἕρμᾰ), which also means "stone hill." Hermione is a well-known figure from Greek mythology and is considered a variant of Hermes. There may also be a connection to the Herminones, a Germanic people, with Hermin or Irmin regarded as their tribal god.

Where does the name Ermioni come from?

The name Ermioni has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the stone hill." The Ancient Greek term hérma (ἕρμᾰ) stands for "stone hill." It belongs to the Greek language family.

How do you pronounce Ermioni?

The pronunciation of Ermioni is melodic and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Er-mi-o-ni" [ɛrmiˈoːni]. It begins with an open "Er," which gains depth through the "r." The middle vowels create a flowing sound movement, while the bright ending syllable "-ni" provides a friendly conclusion. This name conveys feminine, traditional, and present qualities and is both soft in flow and clear in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Ermioni is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best placement in 2022, reaching rank 3,777. In the last ten years, Ermioni has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ermi