Dean
From an English surname originally referring to an official in charge of church or academic affairs, or to someone living in a valley.
Meaning and origin
Dean comes from an English surname with multiple possible origins: it may derive from the occupational term for a dean (an official in charge of church or academic affairs), or from a geographical origin indicating…
How to pronounce Dean
| English (US) | DEEN |
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