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Gagarin

guh-GAH-rihn

Gagarin (name) means a Russian surname, most famously belonging to Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space. Example: “Gagarin orbited the Earth in 1961.”

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A Russian surname, most famously belonging to Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space.

"Gagarin orbited the Earth in 1961."

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In plain EnglishA Russian surname, historically significant as the name of the first human in space.

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Etymology

A transliteration of the Russian surname Гагарин (Gagárin).

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for Gagarin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Gagarin” mean?

The word “Gagarin” means a Russian surname, most famously belonging to Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space. In plain terms, a Russian surname, historically significant as the name of the first human in space.

How do you pronounce “Gagarin”?

“Gagarin” is pronounced guh-GAH-rihn (/ɡəˈɡɑːɹɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gagarin” in a sentence?

Here is “Gagarin” used in a sentence: “Gagarin orbited the Earth in 1961.”

What part of speech is “Gagarin”?

“Gagarin” is a name.

Where does the word “Gagarin” come from?

The word “Gagarin” comes from Russian. A transliteration of the Russian surname Гагарин (Gagárin).

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