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Baby Name Germaine |
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| Meaning of Germaine - What does the name Germaine means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| zher-mahn-eh |  |
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| Gender: |
Girl Name |
| Origin: |
French |
| Name Meaning: |
Feminine form of Germain, which is from the Late Latin Germanus (brother), a name derived from germen (a sprout, bud, embryo). The name was borne by Germaine of Pibrac (c. 1579-1601), an unhealthy child with a withered hand who was martyred by her family and others. Accused of taking a loaf of bread to a beggar one winter day, she was made to open her apron, which was found to be full of spring flowers. Soon after, she was found dead in her sleeping place under the stairs. Miracles of healing are said to happen at her grave, |
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