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Jean-Pierre

zhahn PYAIR

/ʒɒ̃ pjɛr/

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Syllable breakdown

JeanPierre

Name meaning and origin

Origin
French
Meaning
God is gracious + rock
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables (one per name). 'Jean' = 'zhahn', 'Pierre' = 'pyair'. The 'n' in Jean is nasal.

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