Hernando is a common Spanish given name, equivalent to

Fernando Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is e ...

and the English

Ferdinand Ferdinand is a Germanic name composed of the elements "journey, travel", Proto-Germanic , abstract noun from root "to fare, travel" (PIE , "to lead, pass over"), and "courage" or "ready, prepared" related to Old High German "to risk, ventu ...

. It may refer to:

Places

;Argentina *

Hernando, Córdoba Hernando is a town in Córdoba Province, Argentina. Geography It is located in the Tercero Arriba department and it is part of the Llanura Pampeana region, which is an Argentinian region with an important agricultural and livestock developmen ...

;Canada *

Hernando Island Hernando Island is one of the Discovery Islands on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. The isle is in the Salish Sea between Campbell River and Powell River. Natural features The land area is and coastline is . The island has a temperate ...

, British Columbia ;United States *

Hernando, Florida Hernando is a census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida, Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,284 at the 2020 census, up from 9,054 at the 2010 census. At one time it was a city but it was disincorporated in the 1 ...

Hernando County, Florida Hernando County () is a County (United States), county located on the west central coast of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 194,515. Its county seat is Brooksville, Florida, Brooks ...

Hernando, Mississippi Hernando is the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States. The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records. It is located on the south side of the Memphis, Tennessee metro area. U.S ...

People

Hernando de Soto (economist) Hernando de Soto Polar (commonly known Hernando de Soto ; born June 2, 1941) is a Peruvian economist known for his work on the informal economy and on the importance of business and property rights. His work on the developing world has earned h ...

Hernando de Soto (explorer) Hernando de Soto (; ; 1497 – 21 May 1542) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who was involved in expeditions in Nicaragua and the Yucatan Peninsula. He played an important role in Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru, ...

Hernando de Lerma Hernando de Lerma Polanco (born November 1, 1541) was a conqueror, politician, lawyer and city founder from Salta, Argentina. On November 13, 1577, Lerma was named Governor of Tucumán, (in present Argentina) by Spanish King Philip II. Descr ...

* Hernando Cortes, alternate spelling of

Hernán Cortés Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro Altamirano, 1st Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca (December 1485 – December 2, 1547) was a Spanish ''conquistador'' who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions o ...

Alejandro Hernando Alejandro Fabián Hernando (born May 5, 1976) is an Argentine taekwondo practitioner, who competed in the men's featherweight category. He captured a bronze medal in the 68-kg division at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, ...

(born 1976), Argentine taekwondo practitioner * Ana María Hernando (born 1959), Argentine visual artist * Mila Hernando (1957–2017), Spanish diplomat

Horse

Hernando (horse) Hernando (8 February 1990 – February 2013) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He established himself as one of the best European colts of his generation in 1993 by winning the Prix Lupin, Prix du Jockey Club and Prix Niel and finishi ...

(1990-2013), French-trained racehorse, winner of the 1993 Prix du Jockey Club {{Disambiguation, geo, given name, surname