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Leighton
LAY-tuhn
Leighton (name) means an English surname and given name meaning "herb garden settlement" or "meadow farm.". Example: “Leighton starred in the popular television series.”
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An English surname and given name meaning "herb garden settlement" or "meadow farm."
"Leighton starred in the popular television series."
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Etymology
Various place names in England, Old English leac (“leek”) + tun (“settlement”), also in the sense of a herb garden.
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What does “Leighton” mean?
The word “Leighton” means an English surname and given name meaning "herb garden settlement" or "meadow farm.".
How do you pronounce “Leighton”?
“Leighton” is pronounced LAY-tuhn (/ˈleɪtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leighton” in a sentence?
Here is “Leighton” used in a sentence: “Leighton starred in the popular television series.”
What part of speech is “Leighton”?
“Leighton” is a name.
Is “Leighton” a common word?
“Leighton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
