Germaine
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Origin of the name Germaine:
Feminine form of Germain, a borrowing from the French, that is from the Late Latin germānus (brother), which is derived from germen (a spout, a bud, embryo). Var: Germaine, Jermaine.
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Germaine Greer, Australian author, activist, and feminist
Germaine Monteil, French fashion designer and cosmetician
Germaine Cellier, French perfumer
Germaine Krull, German photographer, political activist, and hotel owner
Germaine Talleferre, French composer and the only female member of the famous composers group "Les Six"
Germaine Dulac, French film director
St. Germaine Cousin, patron of child abuse victims
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