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Fermi

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfer.mi/
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Meaning & History

Originally indicated a person from the town of Fermo in the Marche region of Italy, originally called Firmum in Latin meaning "strong, steady, firm".

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isograms, physicists, strength, towns
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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