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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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Etymology

From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn ("settlement, town").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

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").

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