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Avon

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Type River
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈeɪ.vən/
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Meaning & History

Means "river" in Brythonic (modern Welsh afon). This is the name of several rivers in Britain.

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Given Name DescendantAvonlea(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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