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Bingham
BIH-nguhm
Bingham (name) means an English surname, from a town of the same name in Nottinghamshire, England. Example: “Bingham Canyon in Utah is named for the surname.”
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An English surname, from a town of the same name in Nottinghamshire, England.
"Bingham Canyon in Utah is named for the surname."
"Antique Sugar co-owner Sarah Bingham is tired of arguing with customers who don’t want to put on a mask before coming into the vintage clothing shop in Phoenix, Arizona."
— David Williams, A vintage clothing store isn’t arguing with customers about wearing masks (2020)
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Word forms
- Plural
- Binghams
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_____ Canyon in Utah is named for the surname.
Etymology
Possibly from an Old English personal name plus "home, property," or from Old Norse for "stall, bed."
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What does “Bingham” mean?
The word “Bingham” means an English surname, from a town of the same name in Nottinghamshire, England.
How do you pronounce “Bingham”?
“Bingham” is pronounced BIH-nguhm (/ˈbɪŋəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bingham” in a sentence?
Here is “Bingham” used in a sentence: “Bingham Canyon in Utah is named for the surname.”
What part of speech is “Bingham”?
“Bingham” is a name.
Where does the word “Bingham” come from?
The word “Bingham” comes from Old English. Possibly from an Old English personal name plus "home, property," or from Old Norse for "stall, bed.".
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