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Gavin
"A Scottish derivative of the Old German name Gawin, meaning 'district of land' Also a variant of the Scottish name Gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk; Battle hawk; Little Falcon; Variant of Gawain: Gawain was a nephew of King Arthur, and one of the..."
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- Western numerology
- 8
- Indian numerology
- 7
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- 5
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Gavin is a baby name with Indian, Arthurian Legend, Hindu, Scottish, Teutonic, Welsh context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is A Scottish derivative of the Old German name Gawin, meaning 'district of land' Also a variant of the Scottish name Gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk....
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