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Galvan

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Name — A Spanish surname derived from a personal name related to Galvano, meaning "white hawk."

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Etymology

Comes from Spanish Galván, ultimately from Latin Galbanus, from Galba and -anus (‘-an’), from galba (‘larva, worm, fatty’), from Gaulish of uncertain meaning. A doublet of Galvao, Galvano and Galvani.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Galvan” mean?
The word “Galvan” means a Spanish surname derived from a personal name related to Galvano, meaning "white hawk.".
How do you use “Galvan” in a sentence?
Here is “Galvan” used in a sentence: “Galvan is a common Hispanic surname.”
What part of speech is “Galvan”?
“Galvan” is a name.

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