noun
Aiken
AY-kuhn
Aiken (noun) means a surname, originally derived from the given name Adam. Example: “Clay Aiken rose to fame after American Idol.”
noun
1
A surname, originally derived from the given name Adam.
"Clay Aiken rose to fame after American Idol."
2
A city in South Carolina, USA, and the seat of Aiken County.
"They moved to Aiken for his new job."
How to use Aiken
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname (and place name in South Carolina) derived from a nickname for Adam.
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- Plural
- Aikens
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Etymology
From a mostly Irish variant of Adkin and Atkin, diminutive forms of the name Adam.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Aiken” mean?
The word “Aiken” means a surname, originally derived from the given name Adam. In plain terms, a surname (and place name in South Carolina) derived from a nickname for Adam.
How do you pronounce “Aiken”?
“Aiken” is pronounced AY-kuhn (/ˈeɪ.kən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aiken” in a sentence?
Here is “Aiken” used in a sentence: “Clay Aiken rose to fame after American Idol.”
What part of speech is “Aiken”?
“Aiken” is a noun.
Where does the word “Aiken” come from?
The word “Aiken” comes from Irish. From a mostly Irish variant of Adkin and Atkin, diminutive forms of the name Adam.
How many meanings does “Aiken” have?
“Aiken” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname, originally derived from the given name Adam.
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