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Name Origin

Germaine is a French feminine given name derived from the Latin 'germanus', meaning 'brother' or 'kinsman'. It often signifies kinship, brotherhood, and familial ties.

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Famous People

Germaine Greer (1939-)

Writer, feminist, academic

  • Authored 'The Female Eunuch'
  • Prominent figure in the second-wave feminist movement

Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)

Composer

  • Member of Les Six
  • Prolific composer of ballets, operas, and chamber music

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