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Type Surname (from occupation, from nickname & ornamental)
Scripts Гетьман(Ukrainian)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɦɛtʲ.mɐn/(Ukrainian) /ˈɦetʲ.mɐn/(Ukrainian) /ˈxɛt.man/(Polish)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsGetman

Meaning & History

From a political title generally given to a military commander in Central and Eastern Europe, comparable to a field marshal, the term is probably ultimately derived from Middle High German heuptman "commander". It was mainly applied as a nickname for someone who acted like a hetman. As a Jewish name, it is ornamental.

A famous bearer of the name was Ukrainian statesman Vadym Hetman (1935-1998), credited with the creation of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Added 6/8/2025 by Tovaryshka_Anya
Edited yesterday by DoingNothing247