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Hearn

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Hearn (name) means an English and Irish surname, often derived from a place name meaning "heron" or a personal name. Example: “Lafcadio Hearn wrote extensively about Japanese folklore.”

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An English and Irish surname, often derived from a place name meaning "heron" or a personal name.
"Lafcadio Hearn wrote extensively about Japanese folklore."
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Etymology

* As an Irish surname, from Ó hEachthighearna (literally “descendant of Eachthighearna”) from each (“horse”) + tighearna (“lord, master”). * As an Irish surname, also from Ó hUidhrín; see Herron. * As an English surname, spelling variant of Heron. * As an English surname, from Old English hyrne (“river bend, hill recess”). * As an English surname, related to the root of horn. * As an English surname, named after Herne in Bedfordshire, from Old English hær (“stone”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hearn” mean?

The word “Hearn” means an English and Irish surname, often derived from a place name meaning "heron" or a personal name.

How do you pronounce “Hearn”?

“Hearn” is pronounced hurn (/hɜːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hearn” in a sentence?

Here is “Hearn” used in a sentence: “Lafcadio Hearn wrote extensively about Japanese folklore.”

What part of speech is “Hearn”?

“Hearn” is a name.

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