Where does “Napoleon” come from?
Napoleon derives from French Napoléon, which derives from Italian Napoleone, a personal name of uncertain ultimate origin.
Napoleon (English): Alternative form of napoleon; French gold coin...
Definitions
- Alternative form of napoleon; French gold coin...
Ancestry of “Napoleon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | napoléon | a coin that originally had the appearance of... |
| 2 | Italian | Napoleone | — |
Words derived from “Napoleon”