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Dustin
DUHS-tihn
Dustin (name) means a male given name of Germanic origin, notably borne by actor Dustin Hoffman. Example: “Dustin Hoffman starred in The Graduate.”
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A male given name of Germanic origin, notably borne by actor Dustin Hoffman.
"Dustin Hoffman starred in The Graduate."
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Etymology
Probably from Old Norse Þorsteinn ("Thor's stone").
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What does “Dustin” mean?
The word “Dustin” means a male given name of Germanic origin, notably borne by actor Dustin Hoffman.
How do you pronounce “Dustin”?
“Dustin” is pronounced DUHS-tihn (/ˈdʌstɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dustin” in a sentence?
Here is “Dustin” used in a sentence: “Dustin Hoffman starred in The Graduate.”
What part of speech is “Dustin”?
“Dustin” is a name.
Where does the word “Dustin” come from?
The word “Dustin” comes from Old Norse. Probably from Old Norse Þorsteinn ("Thor's stone").
Is “Dustin” a common word?
“Dustin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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