Germain

See also: germain and gèrmain

English

Etymology

A patronymic from a medieval given name, identical with the French one; or from an ethnic term for a German.

Proper noun

Germain

  1. A surname​.

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Anagrams

French

Etymology

Name of a fifth century French saint, Latin Germanus, "a German", also from germanus "brother, sibling".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʒɛʁ.mɛ̃/
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Proper noun

Germain

  1. A male given name.

Noun

Germain m (plural Germains, feminine Germaine)

  1. (rare) German (someone from Germany)
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