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Vaughan
vawn
Vaughan (name) means a Welsh surname and given name meaning "small" or "little.". Example: “Vaughan Williams composed several famous symphonies.”
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A Welsh surname and given name meaning "small" or "little."
"Vaughan Williams composed several famous symphonies."
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Etymology
From the Welsh "bychan," meaning small.
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What does “Vaughan” mean?
The word “Vaughan” means a Welsh surname and given name meaning "small" or "little.".
How do you pronounce “Vaughan”?
“Vaughan” is pronounced vawn (/vɔːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vaughan” in a sentence?
Here is “Vaughan” used in a sentence: “Vaughan Williams composed several famous symphonies.”
What part of speech is “Vaughan”?
“Vaughan” is a name.
Where does the word “Vaughan” come from?
The word “Vaughan” comes from Welsh. From the Welsh "bychan," meaning small.
Is “Vaughan” a common word?
“Vaughan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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