Galvin
What is another word for Galvin? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — An Irish surname anglicized from Gaelic, also used as a given name.
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Etymology
Has two main origins: it is either a reduced Anglicised form of Irish Ó Gealbháin (‘descendant of Gealbhán’), a personal name made up of the elements geal (‘bright’) and bán (‘white’); or it was borrowed from French Galvin, itself either a variant of Gauvain or a nickname for a drunkard, from Old French galer (‘to enjo...
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What does “Galvin” mean?
The word “Galvin” means an Irish surname anglicized from Gaelic, also used as a given name.
How do you use “Galvin” in a sentence?
Here is “Galvin” used in a sentence: “Galvin is a surname of Irish origin.”
What part of speech is “Galvin”?
“Galvin” is a name.
Related words
Gallivan
