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Griffith

GRIH-fihth

Griffith (name) means a masculine given name and surname of Welsh origin, originating as a patronymic; also the name of towns in Australia and the United States. Example: “D. W. Griffith was an early and influential film director.”

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A masculine given name and surname of Welsh origin, originating as a patronymic; also the name of towns in Australia and the United States.

"D. W. Griffith was an early and influential film director."

Word forms

Griffiths plural

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Etymology

Anglicized from Welsh Gruffudd.

Origin: Welsh

Frequently asked questions

What does “Griffith” mean?

The word “Griffith” means a masculine given name and surname of Welsh origin, originating as a patronymic; also the name of towns in Australia and the United States.

How do you pronounce “Griffith”?

“Griffith” is pronounced GRIH-fihth (/ˈɡɹɪ.fɪθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Griffith” in a sentence?

Here is “Griffith” used in a sentence: “D. W. Griffith was an early and influential film director.”

What part of speech is “Griffith”?

“Griffith” is a name.

Where does the word “Griffith” come from?

The word “Griffith” comes from Welsh. Anglicized from Welsh Gruffudd.

Is “Griffith” a common word?

“Griffith” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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