Bellingham
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A placename:
- (countable, uncountable) A placename:
- (countable, uncountable) A placename:
- (countable, uncountable) A placename:
- (countable, uncountable) A placename:
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- (countable, uncountable) A habitational surname from Old English.
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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/bɛlɪŋəm/
Etymology
Two origins: * The suburb of London is named with the Old English personal name Bera, a byname from bera (“bear”), + -ing (“belonging to”) + hām (“homestead”). * The village in Northumberland is named with Old English belle (“bell”), in reference to a bell-shaped hill, + -ing (“belonging to”) + hām (“homestead”)
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