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Queen

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Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkwiːn/
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Meaning & History

From a given name that was derived from Old English cwen meaning "queen, woman". In some occurrences it may have been a nickname.

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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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