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Hahn

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhaːn/
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Meaning & History

From a nickname for a proud or pugnacious person, from Old High German hano meaning "rooster, cock".

Categories

birds, drag racers, German words, mountaineers, play titles, pride
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Entry updated April 23, 2024

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