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Leland

LEE-luhnd

Leland (name) means a masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "fallow land" or "meadow land.". Example: “Leland Stanford helped found the university that bears his name.”

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A masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "fallow land" or "meadow land."

"Leland Stanford helped found the university that bears his name."

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Etymology

Shortened from McLeland, McClellan, from Irish Mac Giolla Fhaoláin, "son of servant of (Saint) Faolán (=Little Wolf)".

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Leland

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Leland” mean?

The word “Leland” means a masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "fallow land" or "meadow land.".

How do you pronounce “Leland”?

“Leland” is pronounced LEE-luhnd (/ˈliːlənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Leland” in a sentence?

Here is “Leland” used in a sentence: “Leland Stanford helped found the university that bears his name.”

What part of speech is “Leland”?

“Leland” is a name.

Is “Leland” a common word?

“Leland” is an uncommon word in modern English.