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English word origin

Etymology of Brann

* As an English surname of Celtic/Brythonic origin, from brân (“raven”). * As a Jewish surname, from Hebrew רב בן (ben rabi, “son of”) + the beginning of names like Nathan, Nahum, Nachman.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

A surname.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

* As an English surname of Celtic/Brythonic origin, from brân (“raven”). * As a Jewish surname, from Hebrew רב בן (ben rabi, “son of”) + the beginning of names like Nathan, Nahum, Nachman.

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  • Derivation mentionרבhe
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