Aiken
Aiken (noun) means a surname, originally derived from the given name Adam. Example: “Clay Aiken rose to fame after American Idol.”
How to use Aiken
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname (and place name in South Carolina) derived from a nickname for Adam.
Word forms
Aikens plural
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Clay _____ rose to fame after American Idol.
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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