calvin
word
/ˈkælvən/, /ˈkælvɪn/
KAL-vuhn, KAL-vin
/ˈkælvɪn/
KAL-vin
Definition
A male given name. It is used as a person's first name in English and some other languages.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Calvin'. It refers to a person, not a general object or action. In some contexts, it may refer to a famous person with this name, so meaning depends on who is being mentioned.
Spanish: CalvinPortuguese (BR): CalvinPortuguese (PT): CalvinChinese (Simplified): 卡尔文Chinese (Traditional): 卡爾文Hindi: कैल्विनArabic: كالفنBengali: ক্যালভিনRussian: КэлвинJapanese: カルビンVietnamese: CalvinKorean: 캘빈Turkish: CalvinUrdu: کیلونIndonesian: Calvin
Example Sentences
Calvin is my brother.
basic
Did Calvin text you back yet?
natural
I met Calvin at school.
basic
Calvin has a new bike.
basic
I think Calvin forgot about the meeting.
natural
If you see Calvin, tell him I'm outside.
natural