German

German Meaning & Origin

About German
The name German is of Latin origin and derives from the word "Germanus," meaning "brother" or "related." It is often associated with the Latin phrase "germanus germani," which translates to "brother of brothers." The name German signifies a sense of kinship and brotherhood, reflecting a strong bond and connection between individuals.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name German are male.

German Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.83% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH ER1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤərmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMN', 'JRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name German in Braille

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

The name German in braille

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

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

The name German in sign language

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