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Dunham
DUH-nuhm
Dunham (name) means a surname of Old English origin. Example: “Dunham is Barack Obama's mother's maiden name.”
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A surname of Old English origin.
"Dunham is Barack Obama's mother's maiden name."
"Devon Dunham of Hardeeville was found not guilty of murder in the shooting death of 77-year-old Ernest Stevens after a two-day trial May 25-27, the 14th Circuit Solicitor's Office said."
— Shellie Murdaugh, Man found not guilty of former Hardeeville fire chief's murder (2021)
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Word forms
- Plural
- Dunhams
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_____ is Barack Obama's mother's maiden name.
Etymology
A habitational surname from Old English dūn ("hill") + hām ("homestead").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Dunham” mean?
The word “Dunham” means a surname of Old English origin.
How do you pronounce “Dunham”?
“Dunham” is pronounced DUH-nuhm (/ˈdʌnəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dunham” in a sentence?
Here is “Dunham” used in a sentence: “Dunham is Barack Obama's mother's maiden name.”
What part of speech is “Dunham”?
“Dunham” is a name.
Where does the word “Dunham” come from?
The word “Dunham” comes from Old English. A habitational surname from Old English dūn ("hill") + hām ("homestead").
Is “Dunham” a common word?
“Dunham” is an uncommon word in modern English.
