German
German is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Brother; of the same family”.
| Meaning | Brother; of the same family |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | hehr-MAHN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of German
Germán comes from the Latin Germanus. As an adjective, germanus meant 'of the same parents, full brother', which gives Spanish hermano; it was also the Roman word for the Germanic peoples, and scholars disagree about which sense the personal name first carried. Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Germain of Paris made it widespread in medieval Europe. In Spanish it is written with an accent on the last syllable.
Is German a Christian name?
Germán is a Christian saint's name, honouring several bishops called Germanus, especially Saint Germain of Paris and Saint Germanus of Auxerre.
How popular is German?
A familiar name across the Spanish-speaking world, steady rather than trendy.
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Spellings and variants of German
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name German mean?
German means 'Brother; of the same family'. It is of Latin origin.
Is German a Christian name?
Germán is a Christian saint's name, honouring several bishops called Germanus, especially Saint Germain of Paris and Saint Germanus of Auxerre.
How do you pronounce German?
German is pronounced hehr-MAHN.
Is German a boy or girl name?
German is usually a boy name.