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Pépin

A Frankish name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "awe-inspiring" from the Germanic root *bibēną meaning "to tremble".

Meaning and origin

Pépin (also spelled Pepin) is a name of Frankish origin with roots in medieval European history.

How to pronounce Pépin

French (France)puh-PAH /peˈpɛ̃/

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