Meaning Calvin
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Calvin


John Calvin (1509-1564), Protestant leader, born Jean Caulvin, the surname related to French Chauvin (compare chauvinism), from Latin calvus "bald," from PIE *kle-wo- "bald."
Source: etymonline.com

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(n) United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)(n) Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of [..]
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a surname of French and Spanish origin, notably borne by , French Protestant theologian (chiefly,US) a male given name derived from the surname; used especially by nonconformist families
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Derived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve meaning "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the le [..]
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