Wilkins
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Name — An English surname meaning "son of Wilkin," ultimately derived from William.
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Etymology
In most cases, the surname derives from the Middle English Wilkin, from Will, diminutive of William, + -kin (“small”). However, in the case of a formidable number of those that bear the surname 'Wilkins', the name derives from an earlier form Welsh Wilkyn, itself from Middle English Wylcolyna or Witcoline, from Latin W...
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What does “Wilkins” mean?
The word “Wilkins” means an English surname meaning "son of Wilkin," ultimately derived from William.
How do you pronounce “Wilkins”?
“Wilkins” is pronounced WIHL-kihnz (/ˈwɪlkɪnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wilkins” in a sentence?
Here is “Wilkins” used in a sentence: “Maurice Wilkins helped discover the structure of DNA.”
What part of speech is “Wilkins”?
“Wilkins” is a name.
Is “Wilkins” a common word?
“Wilkins” is an uncommon word in modern English.