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Germaine
juh-MAYN
Germaine (name) means a female first name from Latin roots, popular partly through modern French usage.
name
1
A female first name from Latin roots, popular partly through modern French usage.
2
A surname, and occasionally a male first name, that is a variant of Germain.
How to use Germaine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used today as a woman's first name; also appears as a surname.
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What does “Germaine” mean?
The word “Germaine” means a female first name from Latin roots, popular partly through modern French usage. In plain terms, mostly used today as a woman's first name; also appears as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Germaine”?
“Germaine” is pronounced juh-MAYN (/d͡ʒə(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Germaine”?
“Germaine” is a name.
How many meanings does “Germaine” have?
“Germaine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female first name from Latin roots, popular partly through modern French usage.