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Leyton
LAY-tuhn
Leyton (name) means a suburban area of Waltham Forest in Greater London, England; also a surname and unisex given name. Example: “She grew up in Leyton, east London.”
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A suburban area of Waltham Forest in Greater London, England; also a surname and unisex given name.
"She grew up in Leyton, east London."
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- Leytons
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Etymology
From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn ("settlement, town").
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What does “Leyton” mean?
The word “Leyton” means a suburban area of Waltham Forest in Greater London, England; also a surname and unisex given name.
How do you pronounce “Leyton”?
“Leyton” is pronounced LAY-tuhn (/ˈleɪtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leyton” in a sentence?
Here is “Leyton” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Leyton, east London.”
What part of speech is “Leyton”?
“Leyton” is a name.
Where does the word “Leyton” come from?
The word “Leyton” comes from Old English. From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn ("settlement, town").
