Ερμής
Ermís/erˈmis/masculine
Hermes is the name of the Greek god Hermes, rendered in Greek as Ερμής (Ermís).
Meaning: Greek god Hermes (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Ερμής is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ermís. The IPA is /erˈmis/.
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, the name Ερμής is still used as a common first name for people, though it is much rarer than names like Γιώργος or Νίκος.
- In modern Greek, the name Ερμής is used for the planet Mercury, but it does not stem from the Latin word 'Mercurius' which English speakers associate with the planet.
- In Ancient Greece, the name Ερμής was tied to the ερμός, a stone pillar used as a boundary marker and a protective talisman for travelers.
Example sentences for Greek are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing Greek mythology in class.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοιος είναι ο αγαπημένος σου θεός;Poios einai o agapimenos sou theos?Who is your favorite god?
- Μαρία MariaΜου αρέσει πολύ ο Ερμής.Mou aresei poly o Ermis.I like Hermes a lot.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΓιατί σου αρέσει ο Ερμής;Giati sou aresei o Ermis?Why do you like Hermes?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ έξυπνος και γρήγορος.Einai poly exypnos kai grygoros.He is very smart and fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hermes” translations and entries Ερμής, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
