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Goldstein

Goldstein (name) means a German Jewish surname, also the name of a district of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Example: “The Goldstein family ran a jewelry shop downtown.”

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A German Jewish surname, also the name of a district of Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
"The Goldstein family ran a jewelry shop downtown."

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Etymology

From German Gold ("gold") and Stein ("stone"), one of the ornamental surnames chosen by German Jews.

Origin: German

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What does “Goldstein” mean?

The word “Goldstein” means a German Jewish surname, also the name of a district of Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

How do you use “Goldstein” in a sentence?

Here is “Goldstein” used in a sentence: “The Goldstein family ran a jewelry shop downtown.”

What part of speech is “Goldstein”?

“Goldstein” is a name.

Where does the word “Goldstein” come from?

The word “Goldstein” comes from German. From German Gold ("gold") and Stein ("stone"), one of the ornamental surnames chosen by German Jews.

Is “Goldstein” a common word?

“Goldstein” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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