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Marvin
MAH-vihn
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A male given name of Welsh origin, also used as a surname.
"Marvin was named after his grandfather."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Welsh-derived first name (and surname).
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Etymology
From the Welsh name Merfyn, likely built from mer ("marrow") and myn ("eminent").