Hernán
Hernán is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It is a traditional form related to the medieval name Hernando, which itself is linked to the Germanic name Heinrich (Henry). As such, Hernán sits within the broader family of names that trace back to the meaning “home ruler” or “ruler of the estate.”
The name is widely used across Spain and throughout Latin America, where Spanish-speaking communities have carried
Notable people named Hernán include Hernán Cortés (1485–1547), the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that
Variants and related names include Hernando, a longer form, and other language-adapted equivalents of the broader