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Argentan

man of the silver river

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Name
Argentan
Origin
French
Gender
Male
Meaning
man of the silver river
Detailed Meaning
Argentan is a French place-name turned given name, rooted in the Latin for silver water, evoking the shimmering rivers of Normandy. It has a medieval cartographic quality, the name of a man who appears on old maps and in illuminated manuscripts. Rare and quietly magnificent.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. ar (prefix) 2. gen (middle) 3. tan (suffix)
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Argentan Name Meaning and Style

Argentan is a male name of French origin, meaning man of the silver river.

It appears in the French, Heritage, nature name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related French names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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