Germanus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Germanus means "brotherly" or "related" in Latin. It could also mean "from Germany" as the word "German" originates from Latin and was used to describe people from the region.
Popularity
Germanus is an uncommon name that is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or other countries.

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Germanus Name meanings & History

The name Germanus means "brotherly" or "related" in Latin. It could also mean "from Germany" as the word "German" originates from Latin and was used to describe people from the region. Roman cognomen meaning "brother" in Latin. This was the name of several early saints. Germanus is a classic name that has seen a revival in recent years. It is a great choice for parents who are looking for unique and meaningful baby names.

Zodiac Sign of Germanus: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Germanus:

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter

E: Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

M: Manipulative,Memory,Mommy,Mushy,Maternal,Mother,Memorabilia

A: Assertive,Angry,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious

N: Nice,Nutrition,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging,Nervous

U: Utopia,Understanding,Unity,Undermining,Universality

S: Sex,Solidity,Sensuality,Social Standing,Security,Status,Success

Germanus is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Saint Germanus of Auxerre was a 5th-century Bishop of Auxerre in present-day France. He was known for his miracles, especially for his ability to heal blindness. Another famous bearer of the name is Saint Germanus of Constantinople, a Patriarch of Constantinople in the 8th century.

Related Names to Germanus

The female variation of the name Germanus is Germaine, which is the French version of the name. Other related names include Germanicus (meaning "belonging to the same people"), Gerry (short form of Gerhard, meaning "brave spearman"), and Gerardo (meaning "brave with a spear").