How to Say “Harper” in German

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In German, Harper is used as a person's family name.

Did you know?

  • While Harper is a name in German, the word for a harp player is Harfenist or Harfenspieler.
  • In historical German records, names associated with the harp were more likely to appear as Harfner, which uses the native German root Harfe.
  • Because Harper ends in -er, Germans may instinctively assume it describes a person who performs an action, similar to how Bäcker means 'baker'.

Examples in context

  • Guten Tag, Herr Harper.
    Good day, Mr. Harper.
  • Mein Familienname ist Harper.
    My family name is Harper.
  • Ist Harper Ihr Nachname?
    Is Harper your surname?
  • Die Familie Harper wohnt hier.
    The Harper family lives here.

Example conversation

Felix and Sarah are at a business meeting.

  1. Felix

    Wer ist dieser Mann?
    Who is this man?
  2. Sarah

    Das ist Herr Harper.
    That is Mr. Harper.
  3. Felix

    Ist er der neue Chef?
    Is he the new boss?
  4. Sarah

    Ja, Harper ist seit heute hier.
    Yes, Harper has been here since today.
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