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Rod en · PROPN · etymology 1

Etymology

Abbreviated form of Rodney and of Roderick, both with roots originating from Germanic *hrōþiz (“fame”).

Meanings

1. A nickname for the male given names Rodney and Roderick.
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Rod en · PROPN · etymology 2

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Slavic *rȍdъ.

Meanings

1. The god of the family, ancestors and fate in Slavic mythology.

Translations (2)

cs Rod (Slavic god) · ru Род (Slavic god)

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