This is the 5020th most frequent Dutch word.
herman
"Herman" is a Dutch male given name, equivalent to "Herman" in English.
Here, 'Herman' is used as a proper noun, a name of a person.
Herman is mijn oudere broer.
Herman is my older brother.
In this context, 'Herman' refers to a name and its meaning.
De naam 'Herman' betekent krijger.
The name 'Herman' means warrior.
Here, 'Herman' is part of a full name, identifying an individual.