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    Meaning
    • Generally a prefix to a surname (from the family of) , but also used as a first name
    • Dutch: From the family of; equivalent of de in french names. van was sometimes converted from a surname prefix to a given name by early immigrants to america
    • English: God is gracious
    OriginEnglishDutch, English
    Native script——
    GenderBoyUnisex, Boy
    Popularity
    Syllables11
    First letterVV
    Rashi——
    Numerology8: ambition, strength and determination3: creativity, joy and self-expression

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