Gourcuff
Gourcuff or Gourkuñv also associated to Corcuff is a surname, and may refer to;
| Pronunciation | pronounced [ˈɡuːʁkœ̃v] |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Breton |
| Meaning | the charming man |
| Region of origin | Brittany |
| [1] | |
Gourkuñv derives from gour and kuñv which means a charming, affable, gentle or conciliatory man in Breton. Like for the surname Henaff, the digraph -ff was introduced by Middle Ages' authors to indicate a nasalized vowel.
- Yoann Gourcuff - French footballer
- Christian Gourcuff - French football coach
- Guillaume de Gourcuff - Breton noble who participated in the Sixth Crusade. His name is mentioned in the third Salle des Croisades.
- Marguerite de Gourcuff a.k.a. Daisy de Galard - French journalist
- Olivier de Gourcuff - French writer
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