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Banff

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Type Settlement
Usage Scottish, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbænf/
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Meaning & History

Possibly from Gaelic banbh meaning "young pig". This is the name of a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is also the name of a town and national park in Alberta, Canada.

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VariantBanbh(Scottish Gaelic)

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animals, national parks, towns in Alberta, towns in Scotland
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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