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Hirondelle

little swallow

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Name
Hirondelle
Origin
French
Gender
Female
Meaning
little swallow
Detailed Meaning
Hirondelle is the French word for swallow, the migratory bird long associated with hope, return, and the arrival of spring. As a name it feels poetic and slightly whimsical, carrying the lightness of a bird in flight over Parisian rooftops.

Hirondelle is a name that belongs to the swallow, the bird that announces spring across France with its swift, joyful flight. It has been used in French poetry and folk song as a symbol of return, hope, and the renewal of warmth after winter. Light and musical, it suits a child of quick, bright spirit.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. hi (prefix) 2. ron (middle) 3. del (middle) 4. le (suffix)
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Hirondelle Name Meaning and Style

Hirondelle is a female name of French origin, meaning little swallow.

It appears in the French, nature, Poetic name collections and has 4 syllables. Browse the related French names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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