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Ferdinand von Zeppelin

Photograph of Ferdinand von Zeppelin Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Ferdinand
Surname
von Zeppelin

The Name Ferdinand

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'brave traveler' or 'daring journey.'
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The von Zeppelin Surname

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