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The name may also be spelled Pavone, Pavon. Depending on what nation of origin it comes from. I receive compliments on my name all the time. It is very lyrical and have enjoyed having this name.

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Pavanne is my name and while it was a hard name to grow up with due to problems with pronunciation..probably would have been different if spelled as Pavan or Pavon(e). But, I enjoy it now. It has alot of meaning and the piece of music I am named after is one of my favorites.

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Meanings and history of the name Pavanne: | Edit

Pavan, Pavone are old names or words for music and dance. In Spanish it was music, in french it was dance. The name also means breeze in Hindu. A Pavan was also a piece of music written specifically for royalty at their funeral. The most famous was written by Ravel.

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There is an old Blues song by this name. There is also a piece of music by Ravel: A Pavan for a Dead Princess.