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Name Origin

Armand is a masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'mund' meaning 'protection'. Therefore, Armand traditionally means 'protector of eagles'.

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Famous People

Armand Hammer (1898-1990)

Businessman, philanthropist

  • Built Occidental Petroleum into a major oil company
  • Prominent art collector and philanthropist

Armand Peugeot (1849-1915)

Industrialist

  • Co-founder of the Peugeot automotive company
  • Pioneer in bicycle and automobile manufacturing