Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calvin

/ˈkælvɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.82 in modern English

Syllables: calvin
IPA: /ˈkælvɪn/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname from French or Spanish, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.

name

A male given name transferred from the surname.

American usage

Example Sentences

"Marty McFly: Calvin? Wh… Why do you keep calling me Calvin? Lorraine Baines: Well, that is your name, isn't it? Calvin Klein? It's written all over your underwear."
"As Fire Island’s reputation grew, so did the fame of its residents. In 1977, after divorcing his first wife, Calvin Klein bought one of Gifford’s beachfront homes."

Etymology

Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.

Usage

American usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Derived Forms

Calvinball Calvinian Calvinise Calvinism Calvinist Calvinistic Calvinize

Phrases

Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle Calvin cycle

Rhymes With

alvin

Questions

How do you pronounce calvin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkælvɪn/.
What does calvin mean?: A surname from French or Spanish, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.
Where does calvin come from?: Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.

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