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Prinz

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Type Surname (from nickname & ornamental)
Usage German, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpʁɪnt͡s/(German)
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Meaning & History

Means "prince", used as an ornamental name by Jews or as a nickname for someone who acted in a princely manner.

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Rootprinceps
Other Languages & CulturesPrinsen(Dutch)
User SubmissionPrinz

Categories

leadership, noble titles, princes, royalty
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Entry updated June 9, 2023

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