At a Glance
- Meaning
- Swan (the bird)
- Origin
- English (surname/nickname from the bird), modern given-name use in France
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SWAHN
Swan is an English (surname/nickname from the bird), modern given-name use in France boy's name meaning “swan (the bird)”. It appears in our list of 150+ French Baby Boy Names With Irresistible Gallic Charm.
Meaning & Origin of Swan
Meaning: Swan (the bird).
Origin: English (surname/nickname from the bird), modern given-name use in France.
A common claim: Swan is said to come from Old English through Provençal/French, meaning 'swan'. Actually: Wiktionary derives Swan as a direct English nickname from the bird 'swan,' not through Provençal or French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Swan
SWAHNIPA /swɑːn/
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