Heussaff
Heussaff or Heusaff is a surname, and may refer to;
Pronunciation | pronounced [ˈøsã] |
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Origin | |
Word/name | France |
Meaning | Ushant |
Region of origin | Brittany |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Heusaff |
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Heussaff is a toponymic surname that derives from an old spelling for the isle of Ushant (Eusa in modern Breton). Like for the surname Henaff or Gourcuff, the digraph -ff was introduced by Middle Ages' authors to indicate a nasalized vowel. In fact the modern orthography should be Heussañ.
- Alan Heusaff, also Alan Heussaff - Breton nationalist, linguist, dictionary compiler
- Solenn Heussaff - Filipina-French VJ, actress, TV host, model, singer, fashion designer, painter
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