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Russ

A short form of Russell, a surname meaning "little red one" in Old French, derived from the word for red.

Meaning and origin

Russ is a casual, friendly diminutive of Russell, an English surname of Norman origin.

How to pronounce Russ

English (US)RUSS /ɹʌs/

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