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Name Origin

Jermaine is a masculine given name of French origin. It is a variant of the name Germain, which means 'brother' in Old French.

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Famous People

Jermaine Jackson (1954-)

Singer, songwriter, bassist

  • Member of the Jackson 5
  • Successful solo career

Jermaine Dupri (1972-)

Record producer, rapper, songwriter

  • Produced hits for Mariah Carey, Usher, Janet Jackson, and others
  • Founded So So Def Recordings