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The Name Washington - Origin and Meaning of Washington
  



The Name Washington - Origin and Meaning of Washington


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Washington

Old English

Usage of the Name Washington

English

Meaning of the Name Washington

The name Washington comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "Wassa's settlement" in Old English.

Famous Bearers

A bearer of the name is Washington Irving (1783 - 1859), an American author. A bearer of the surname is George Washington (1732 - 1799), the 1st President of the United States.
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