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Germ

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: May 28
Origin: Latin / Germanic. Meaning: brother; or the warrior of the Germanic people.
Possible double origin: from Latin 'germanus' ('full brother, true') or from a Germanic root interpreted as 'man of the Germanic people, warrior'; both readings coexist in tradition.

Name day for Germ

May 28

Why this day? Germ is a short form of German, and shares its name day.

Germ is celebrated in Spain and Argentina on May 28.

The story of the name Germ

Germ is a short form of Germán. It keeps its origin (Latin / Germanic) and meaning — brother; or the warrior of the Germanic people, and shares its name day, May 28.

On birth records, Germ is rarely written as such: the Germs are Germáns (24,059 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Germán page.

Frequently asked questions about Germ

What does Germ mean?

Germ is a short form of Germán, which means brother; or the warrior of the Germanic people.

When is Germ's name day?

May 28, together with Germán: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Germ a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Germán.

Germ's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 2/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Germ

Bottom 10

  1. Itzel42%
  2. Saira42%
  3. Khloe42%
  4. Juliette42%
  5. Tina42%
  6. Jihane42%
  7. Deva42%
  8. Marlen42%
  9. Mila42%
  10. Thalia42%

Love potential for Germ

Bottom 10

  1. Lila42%
  2. Lili42%
  3. Oihana42%
  4. Fiorella42%
  5. Alisa42%
  6. Avril42%
  7. Itzel42%
  8. Sélène42%
  9. Aria42%
  10. Melody42%

Professional potential for Germ

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Olimpia42%
  3. Alia46%
  4. Zara48%
  5. Isis49%
  6. Genesis51%
  7. Cataleya52%
  8. Oxana53%
  9. Natasha53%
  10. Frida53%

Crush potential for Germ

Bottom 10

  1. Ileana42%
  2. Rubi42%
  3. Erin42%
  4. Mayra42%
  5. Saira42%
  6. Carol42%
  7. Yessica42%
  8. Kenia42%
  9. Milana42%
  10. Flavia42%
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