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🐦 A swallow 🧑‍🎓 A surname ⛵ A boat name
hirondelle

hirondelle

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A French family name
  • proper noun
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  • Last year, I visited an exhibition featuring the works of Hirondelle, which showcased her unique style.
  • Anne Hirondelle

Examples

  • I met a family with the last name Hirondelle at the festival.

  • The name Hirondelle is associated with a family of talented artists in the community.

  • Professor Hirondelle published a paper on migratory bird patterns last year.

  • The Hirondelle family has lived in the region for generations.

  • Marie Hirondelle is well known for her work in environmental science.

  • The famous author, Jean Hirondelle, wrote many bestsellers.

  • The artist Anne Hirondelle is known for her innovative pottery designs.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Hirondelle as a family name comes from the French word for the bird 'swallow'. It likely began as a nickname for a quick person or for someone who lived where swallows nested.