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Chevalier

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage French
Pronounced Pron. SHU-VA-LYEH
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Meaning & History

From a nickname derived from French chevalier meaning "knight", from Late Latin caballarius "horseman", Latin caballus "horse".

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Other Languages & CulturesCavallo(Italian) Caballero(Spanish)

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Entry updated April 25, 2021

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