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Papanicolau

Papanicolau is a surname from Greek. It is used in Portuguese.

Original GreekΠαπανικολάου

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Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Papanicolau comes from Greek.

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How it developed

In Portuguese usage, Papanicolau as a surname developed from Παπανικολάου.

Papanicolau’s family of names

In Portuguese usage, Papanicolau as a surname developed from the Greek form Παπανικολάου.

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PapanicolauΠαπανικολάου

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