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Farnham

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Type Settlement
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Old English fearn "fern" and ham "home" or ham "water meadow, enclosure". This is the name of several towns in England, notably in Surrey.

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Surname DescendantsFarnham, Varnham(English)

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ends in -ham, towns in England
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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