Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Bold voyager or brave traveler, Bold Voyager
Pronunciation: Her-nan-doh, hɜrˈnændoʊ, HH ER N AA N D OW
Popularity Rank: #3,026
The Spanish form of the name Ferdinand, which means 'bold voyager' or 'brave traveler'. It has roots in ancient Germanic tribes.
The name Hernando is of Spanish origin and means Bold voyager or brave traveler, Bold Voyager, Variant of Ferdinand, Journey Prepared, Adventurous. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hernando is commonly found in Colombia, United States of America, Peru, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Her-nan-doh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): hɜrˈnændoʊ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH ER N AA N D OW
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Hernando is recorded 21,066 times globally, ranking it as the 3,026th most common name worldwide.
Hernando is most prevalent in Colombia, with 18,449 occurrences, making it the 149th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name Hernando is found among 1 in every 70 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #149 | 1 : 70 |
| United States of America | #3,907 | 1 : 2,611 |
| Peru | #1,525 | 1 : 1,808 |
| Spain | #3,407 | 1 : 3,217 |
| Chile | #2,392 | 1 : 3,246 |
| Bolivia | #1,718 | 1 : 1,934 |
| Panama | #1,128 | 1 : 1,220 |
| Mexico | #5,461 | 1 : 6,575 |
| Brazil | #6,809 | 1 : 10,541 |
| Saudi Arabia | #34,165 | 1 : 54,570 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hernando from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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