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Germain
Germain (name) means a male first name from French, also used as a surname.
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A male first name from French, also used as a surname.
How to use Germain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French first name and surname historically linked to the word "German."
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Etymology
From a medieval given name that could either be a family name passed down or an old term describing someone as German.
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What does “Germain” mean?
The word “Germain” means a male first name from French, also used as a surname. In plain terms, a French first name and surname historically linked to the word "German.".
What part of speech is “Germain”?
“Germain” is a name.
Where does the word “Germain” come from?
The word “Germain” comes from German. From a medieval given name that could either be a family name passed down or an old term describing someone as German.
Is “Germain” a common word?
“Germain” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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