Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
von
Preposition
/fɔn/
Definition
A preposition of German origin meaning ‘from’ or ‘of’, used in names to indicate nobility or heritage.
Examples
- He is von Braun, a name that hints at his aristocratic lineage.
- The artist, known as von Muir, has a style that reflects her German heritage.
Meaning
It is often used in surnames to signify a person’s noble status or to indicate a geographical origin.
Synonyms
- from
- of
