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Marvin

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“Famous friend”

Marvin probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name Mervyn. A famous bearer was the American musician Marvin Gaye (1939-1984).

From the Old English name Mærwine — mære, "famous", with wine, "friend" — or from the Welsh name Merfyn.

EnglishGerman2 syllables · /ˈmɑr.vɪn/

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