Hernan
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Hernan is a masculine given name, originating in the Visigoth culture in Spain. It is the Latinized version of the compound name Fard-nanth, which seems to mean "gentle traveler" or "spiritual pilgrim". The House of Hernan gave its name to those with the surname Hernandez, the -ez at the end denoting membership of that House. Though thought to be purely Hispanic, the surname is, like many Spanish surnames, of Teutonic-Gothic origin and was commonly given to the Jews in Spain.
- Hernan Bas (born 1978), American painter
- Hernan Behn (19th century), Puerto Rican businessperson
- Hernan Diaz Alonso (born 1969), American architect
- Hernan Fung (born 1973), Chinese martial artist
- Hernan Giraldo (21st century), Colombian murderer
- Hernan Pereyra (born 1970), Argentine cricketer
- Jorge Hernan Monge (21st century), former Costa Rican soccer player