Herran

Finnish

Proper noun

Herran

1. genitive singular of Herra

Swedish

Etymology

Old oblique form corresponding to herren (“the lord”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²hɛrːan/

Proper noun

Herran c (genitive Herrans)

1. (religion, archaic) the Lord (God)

   Synonym: Herren

Usage notes

Common in Christian contexts long after the noun form became obsolete, and hence still fairly well-known.

Derived terms

• i herrans namn (“in God's name”)

See also

• herrans

References

• herre in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)