![]() Saint Vincent (right) | |
Pronunciation | English: /ˈvɪnsənt/ French: [vɛ̃sɑ̃] |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Latin |
Meaning | conquering, winning |
Other names | |
Nickname(s) | Vince, Vinny, Vinnie, Vin |
Related names | Vincentius, Vicente, Vincente, Vincenzo, Vincenza, Vincenzi, Vincentia, Vincențiu, Vinko, Vikentije, Vikenty, Vikentiy Vinci, Vance |
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