masculine German

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Origin:
latin
Name Root:
germĕn > germānus
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Latin “germen,” meaning (bud, seed, source, origin point), which in turn derives from “germānus” (carnal, brothers and sisters who have the same parents, or at least the same father, similar, very similar, real, genuine, pure, sincere). Germanus of Auxerre (Welsh: Garmon Sant) (~378–448) was a bishop of Auxerre in Gaul. He is a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches and commemorated on July 31. The Latin name Germānus has no relationship with the German names Herman or Hermann.

Usage

english
english
german
german
polish
polish
russian
russian
serbian
serbian
spanish
spanish

Use in other languages

french
italian
portuguese
english
basque
hungarian (magyar)
spanish
lithuanian
german
latin
irish
ancient Germanic (Latinized)
catalan
serbian
breton
welsh
cornish
ukrainian

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #1182


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Numerological Values: #4

Order, practicality, sincerity and hard work are some of the character traits associated with this number. A number 4 person is disciplined, serious, honest and will work steadily to achieving his goal. Such a person can bring order to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

Green is the main heart chakra color. It is the color of healing, balance, tranquility, and serenity. Green brings wholeness to our lives and it is the color most frequently found in nature. Learn more about this color and discover its meaning.

Color meaning: Green

The color green is the color of balance and harmony. From a color psychology perspective, it is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. From a meaning of colors perspective, green is also the color of growth, the color of spring, of renewal and rebirth. It renews and restores depleted energy. It is the sanctuary away from the stresses of modern living, restoring us back to a sense of well being. This is why there is so much of this relaxing color on the earth, and why we need to keep it that way.

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