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The Old English name is derived from a number of old European names. Swanaz is a Germanic word. The Dutch word is Zwaan. Old Norse is Zvnar. These words can be loosely translated as Singing Bird.

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The Latin word for swan is Cygnus, therefore cygnet.

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ghade swan swan hi to hogi na

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