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Hilton
HIHL-tuhn
Hilton (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement on a hill," widely known through the Hilton hotel chain. Example: “They stayed at the Hilton near the airport.”
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An English surname and place name meaning "settlement on a hill," widely known through the Hilton hotel chain.
"They stayed at the Hilton near the airport."
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Etymology
Hilton derives from a number of placenames in England and Scotland. In some, it comes from Old English hyll ("hill") plus tun ("settlement"), though the first element is sometimes read instead as Old English hield ("slope") or helde ("tansy"). In others, it comes from Norman Hildun, from Old English hild ("battle") plus húnn ("bear cub").
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What does “Hilton” mean?
The word “Hilton” means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement on a hill," widely known through the Hilton hotel chain.
How do you pronounce “Hilton”?
“Hilton” is pronounced HIHL-tuhn (/ˈhɪltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hilton” in a sentence?
Here is “Hilton” used in a sentence: “They stayed at the Hilton near the airport.”
What part of speech is “Hilton”?
“Hilton” is a name.
Is “Hilton” a common word?
“Hilton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Why is Hilton associated with hotels?
Hilton is widely known through the Hilton hotel chain, a major international hospitality company that carries the surname as its brand name. This commercial association is now one of the most common reasons people recognize the name.
Is Hilton used as a first name or only a surname?
Hilton originated as a surname and place name derived from a location description, "settlement on a hill." While it is occasionally used as a first name, it remains far more common and widely recognized as a surname.
