Neff
Neff (name) means a German surname derived from a word meaning "nephew" or "cousin.". Example: “The Neff family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s.”
Word forms
Neffs plural
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The _____ family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s.
Etymology
* As a German, Alemannic German and Jewish surname, from the noun Neffe (“nephew”). * Americanized variant of Naff. * As a Dutch surname, variant of Neve, related to the nephew sense above. * As an Irish surname, shortened from McNeff, McNiff.
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What does “Neff” mean?
The word “Neff” means a German surname derived from a word meaning "nephew" or "cousin.".
How do you pronounce “Neff”?
“Neff” is pronounced nehf (/nɛf/ in IPA).
How do you use “Neff” in a sentence?
Here is “Neff” used in a sentence: “The Neff family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s.”
What part of speech is “Neff”?
“Neff” is a name.
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