/ Dictionary / Index H Herbert: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Her•bert Pronunciation: (hûr'burt), [key] — n. 1920–86, U.S. science-fiction writer. 1593–1633, English clergyman and poet. 1859–1924, U.S. composer and orchestra conductor, born in Ireland. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “bright.” Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: herbert (Thesaurus) herb doctor herbicide Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pundit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language