Hermengild

The boys' name Hermengild is a Germanic variation of Hermingild and has its roots in the Visigothic Erminigild. The literal translation of the name is 'of inestimable value', 'the complete sacrifice', or 'the (God) brings a sacrifice'.

What does the name Hermengild mean?

Hermengild is a male variant of the name Hermingild and originates from the Visigothic Erminigild. The name can be directly translated as 'of inestimable value', 'the complete sacrifice', or more freely interpreted as 'the (God) brings a sacrifice'. Its roots lie on one hand in the Old High German ermen or irmin, which means 'all-encompassing', 'great', 'mighty', 'whole', or 'complete', and on the other hand in the Gothic gild, which means 'the sacrifice' or 'the value'. Other variants include Hermenegild, Hermenegildus, Hermenegildo, Ermenegildo, Ermenegilde, Airmanagild, and Gildo. This name became known through Saint Hermenegild from the 6th century, who was the son of King Leovigild from Visigothic Spain.

Where does the name Hermengild come from?

The etymology of Hermengild points to a male first name that is of Old High German and Gothic origin and carries the meaning 'of inestimable value'. The Old High German terms ermen or irmin stand for 'all-encompassing', 'great', 'mighty', 'whole', and 'complete', while gild in Gothic means 'the sacrifice' or 'the value'. The name belongs to the Germanic language group.

How do you pronounce Hermengild?

Her-men-gild

When is the name day of Hermengild?

The name day for Hermengild is celebrated on April 13.

Popularity

The first name Hermengild is prevalent in certain regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, for example, it can be found in the following federal states: 50.0% in Berlin and 50.0% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In Austria, the distribution is 50.0% in Burgenland, as well as 25.0% in Lower Austria and Vorarlberg. In Switzerland, Hermengild is found in 33.3% in Obwalden, Ticino, and Valais.