Calvin

English

Etymology

Latinization of Middle French Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkælvɪn/

Proper noun

Calvin

A surname of French and Spanish origin, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian
(chiefly US) A male given name derived from the surname; used especially by nonconformist families

Derived terms

Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle
Calvin cycle
Calvinism

Translations

surname

Armenian: Կալվին (Kalvin)
Chinese:
Cantonese: 加爾文, 加尔文 (gaa¹ ji⁵ man⁴)

Mandarin: 加爾文 (zh), 加尔文 (zh) (Jiā'ěrwén)

French: Calvin (fr)
Latin: Calvinus
Middle French: Cauvin
Russian: Кальви́н (Kalʹvín)

male given name

Anagrams

Valcin, Vancil

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