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Name Origin

Clément is a French masculine given name derived from the Latin name Clemens, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'. It is often associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and understanding.

frenchmasculinemercifulgentlekindnesscompassionunderstanding

Famous People

Clément Janequin (1485-1558)

Composer

  • Prolific composer of chansons during the French Renaissance.
  • Known for his expressive and polyphonic vocal music.

Clément Ader (1841-1925)

Aviation pioneer

  • Built and flew the first self-propelled aircraft, the Éole.
  • Credited with early contributions to aeronautical engineering.

Clément Beaune (1981-)

Politician

  • French politician and member of the National Assembly.
  • Served as Minister Delegate for European Affairs from 2020 to 2022.

Clément Noël (1997-)

Alpine skier

  • Olympic slalom champion (2022)
  • Multiple World Cup wins in slalom