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Brigham

Brigham (name) means a surname, and the name of villages in England and towns in Wisconsin and Quebec. Example: “Brigham Young led the Mormon settlers to Utah.”

name

A surname, and the name of villages in England and towns in Wisconsin and Quebec.

"Brigham Young led the Mormon settlers to Utah."

Word forms

Brighams plural

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_____ Young led the Mormon settlers to Utah.

Etymology

From Old English brycg ("bridge") plus hām ("homestead"), meaning "homestead by the bridge."

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Brigham” mean?

The word “Brigham” means a surname, and the name of villages in England and towns in Wisconsin and Quebec.

How do you use “Brigham” in a sentence?

Here is “Brigham” used in a sentence: “Brigham Young led the Mormon settlers to Utah.”

What part of speech is “Brigham”?

“Brigham” is a name.

Where does the word “Brigham” come from?

The word “Brigham” comes from Old English. From Old English brycg ("bridge") plus hām ("homestead"), meaning "homestead by the bridge.".