Germaine

Germaine Meaning & Origin

About Germaine
The name Germaine is of French origin and is derived from the Latin word "germanus," meaning "brother" or "sibling." It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. Germaine is often associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a strong sense of family. It is a name that signifies the importance of sibling relationships and the bond between brothers and sisters.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Germaine are male.

Germaine Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G065050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
ZH 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 Germaine in Braille

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

The name Germaine in braille

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

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

The name Germaine in sign language

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