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Landry (name) means a surname and given name of French origin, derived from an old Germanic name meaning "ruler of the land.". Example: “Coach Landry led the team to several championships.”

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A surname and given name of French origin, derived from an old Germanic name meaning "ruler of the land."
"Coach Landry led the team to several championships."
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Etymology

A French name, formed from the Germanic land, from Proto-Germanic *landą ("land"), combined with ric, from Proto-Germanic *rīkijaz ("mighty"). It is a cognate of the Spanish given names Landerico and Landrigo.

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What does “Landry” mean?
The word “Landry” means a surname and given name of French origin, derived from an old Germanic name meaning "ruler of the land.".
How do you use “Landry” in a sentence?
Here is “Landry” used in a sentence: “Coach Landry led the team to several championships.”
What part of speech is “Landry”?
“Landry” is a name.
What is the meaning of Landry?
"Landry" (name) means a surname and given name of French origin, derived from an old Germanic name meaning "ruler of the land.".