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English
Proper noun
Elan (plural Elans)
- A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon.
German
Etymology
Borrowed from French élan.
Pronunciation
Noun
Elan m (strong, genitive Elans, no plural)
- élan, verve
- Synonyms: Begeisterung, Schwung
Declension
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