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Origin & history of Harm1
Dutch / German roots
Harm is a short form of the name Harmen, which is of Dutch origin. Harm means soldier or warrior in Dutch. Harm is also a surname in some cases. Harm is a popular name in the Netherlands, where it has been in use since the Middle Ages. Harm is a variant of the name Herman, which means soldier or warrior in German. Harm is a name that symbolizes strength, courage, and bravery. Harm is a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys. Harm has been used as a given name in various cultures, including Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures. Harm has been associated with several notable people throughout history, such as Harm Wiersma, a Dutch chess player, and Harm van der Meer, a Dutch field hockey player. Harm is a name that is easy to pronounce and spell, making it a practical choice for parents who want a simple yet meaningful name for their child.
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Root name
The root form of Harm is
Harm — meaning Soldier, warrior.
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Modern usage
Harm remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Harm?
1917
peak year
Today, Harm has effectively disappeared from U.S. birth records. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1917, 18 babies were given the name (ranked #1776 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. In all, around 320 babies have been registered as Harm since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
18
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,776)
(ranked #1,776)
320
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Harm4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
🏗️Builder
📋Organised
💪Hardworking
🎯Detail-oriented
H8
A1
R9
M4
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
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Personality of Harm🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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