Germaine
Meaning of Germaine
Germaine is a unisex name that has its origins in French. It is pronounced as jer-MAYN (/ʒɛr.mɛn/). Germaine is a variation of the name Germain and is associated with the meaning "from Germany." This name has been given to babies in Illinois, with varying occurrences and ranks throughout the years. In recent years, it has seen a decline in popularity but still remains a unique and intriguing choice for parents looking for an uncommon name for their child.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as jer-MAYN (/ʒɛr.mɛn/)
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Notable People Named Germaine
| Germaine Greer is an influential Australian writer and public intellectual known for her prominent role in the second-wave feminism movement. |
| Germaine de Staël - Madame de Staël was a prominent woman of letters and political theorist who held a moderate stance during the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. |
| Germaine de Randamie is a Dutch mixed martial artist and former kickboxer who was the first UFC Women's Featherweight Champion and competed in the Strikeforce featherweight division. |
| Germaine Luise Krull was a versatile photographer, political activist, and hotel owner known for her unconventional life and iconic work, including the 1928 portfolio Métal. |
| Germaine Deschanel was the wife of Paul Deschanel, a French statesman who served as President of France in 1920. |
| Germaine Tillion was a French ethnologist and member of the French resistance, known for her work in Algeria and her time in the Ravensbrück concentration camp. |
| Germaine Tailleferre was a French composer and the only female member of the group of composers known as Les Six. |
| Germaine Cousin, also known as Germana, was a French saint born in 1579 to humble parents in the village of Pibrac, near Toulouse. |
| Germaine Arnaktauyok is an Inuk printmaker, painter, and drawer known for her early passion for drawing and her artistic contributions from the Igloolik area of Nunavut. |
| Germaine Richier was a renowned French sculptor. |
| Germaine Acogny is a renowned Senegalese dancer and choreographer known for developing "African Dance" and establishing dance schools in France and Senegal, receiving decorations from both countries for her contributions to the arts. |
| Germaine Guèvremont, born Grignon, was a prominent figure in Quebec literature and a Canadian writer. |
| Germaine Habiba Ahidjo was a prominent Cameroonian politician and nurse, known as the First Lady of Cameroon from 1960 to 1982 as the wife of the country's first president, Ahmadou Ahidjo. |
| Germaine Van Parys (1893–1983) was a pioneering Belgian photojournalist, known for her extensive collection documenting key events in Belgium's history from 1918 to 1968. |
| Germaine Monteil was a French fashion designer and cosmetician who founded her own cosmetics and perfume company in New York. |
