Germain

Germain Meaning & Origin

About Germain
The name "Germain" is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name "Germanus," meaning "brother" or "related to Germany." It is often used as a given name for boys and carries connotations of strength, brotherhood, and connection to Germanic heritage. The name Germain is associated with qualities such as loyalty, reliability, and a sense of camaraderie.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Germain are male.

Germain Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G06505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH ER0 M EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/Κ€Ι™rˈmeΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRMN', 'JRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Germain in Braille

Here's how to represent Germain in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Germain in braille

How to Spell the Name Germain in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Germain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Germain in sign language

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