Hirsch
- A surname of German origin, meaning 'deer' in German. nounThe famous physicist's last name was Hirsch.Hirsch is a common surname in Germany.
- A term used in academic contexts to refer to the h-index, a metric that measures both the productivity and citation impact of the publications of a scientist or scholar. nounThe professor's Hirsch index is quite impressive, indicating a high level of influence in his field.Researchers often aim to increase their Hirsch index by publishing in high-impact journals.