GERMANA
her-MAH-nah
A feminine name tied to the Latin Germanus, traditionally understood as “German” or “from Germany,” though some authorities trace it to a Gaulish/French bearer instead.
Meaning
The name Germana comes from the Latin Germanus. In older naming books, it is usually glossed as meaning German or connected with Germany, though one excerpt notes that some authorities thought the original bearer, Germanus, may have been a Frenchman (Gaul). The French spelling given is Germaine.
Origin
LatinSpanishFrenchfeminine
Fun fact
A 1913 girls’ name book says Germana was more popular in France than in Germany.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.