Gurval
Breton · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gurval
Gurval is a Breton name derived from the elements "gor" (over/super) and "val" (battle), meaning "superior in battle" or "mighty warrior." The name is primarily used in Brittany and among Breton-speaking communities, with historical roots in Celtic saint veneration, particularly Saint Gurval, a 6th-century Breton saint.
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Etymology
Gurval is a Breton name derived from the elements "gor" (over/super) and "val" (battle), meaning "superior in battle" or "mighty warrior." The name is primarily used in Brittany and among Breton-speaking communities, with historical roots in Celtic saint veneration, particularly Saint Gurval, a 6th-century Breton saint.
Gurval currently ranks #4,023 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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