Hermela: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-ehrm-ehl-ah
Origin: Ethiopia
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: East Africa
Meaning: Compassionate

Hermela is a warm and meaningful name used primarily in Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures, meaning “compassionate.” It evokes empathy and kindness, ideal for a child destined to be caring and gentle.

Hermela Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hermela is currently #15593 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Hermela is currently #8854 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hermela is currently #7451 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Hermela is currently #4217 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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