Fleur (given name)

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Pronunciation [ f l œ ʁ ] /ˌflɜːr/
GenderFemale
Language(s)French, English, Dutch
Origin
MeaningFlower

Fleur is a feminine given name originated in France, eventually used in English speaking countries and other languages. It means "flower" in French.

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