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Lyon

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Type Settlement
Usage French, English, German

Meaning & History

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From Latin Lugdunum, derived from the name of the Celtic god Lugus combined with Gaulish dunon meaning "hill fort, citadel". This is the name of a city in central France.

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VariantLyons(English)
Other Languages & CulturesLugdunum(Ancient Roman) Lugodunon(Gaulish) Lione(Italian)
Surname DescendantsLeon, Lyon, Lyons(English) Léon, Lyon(French)
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Entry added April 16, 2019

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