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Kenton
KEHN-tuhn
Kenton (name) means an English surname and place name, also used as a given name, meaning "royal settlement" or "town of the king.". Example: “Kenton grew up in a suburb of London.”
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An English surname and place name, also used as a given name, meaning "royal settlement" or "town of the king."
"Kenton grew up in a suburb of London."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kentons
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Etymology
From either the Old English personal name Cena or cyne- (“royal”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
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What does “Kenton” mean?
The word “Kenton” means an English surname and place name, also used as a given name, meaning "royal settlement" or "town of the king.".
How do you pronounce “Kenton”?
“Kenton” is pronounced KEHN-tuhn (/ˈkɛn.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kenton” in a sentence?
Here is “Kenton” used in a sentence: “Kenton grew up in a suburb of London.”
What part of speech is “Kenton”?
“Kenton” is a name.
