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Livingston

LIH-vihngs-tuhn
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Livingston (name) means a surname of Scottish origin, also a town in West Lothian, Scotland, and the name of several towns in the United States. Example: “Livingston, New Jersey is named after the surname.”

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A surname of Scottish origin, also a town in West Lothian, Scotland, and the name of several towns in the United States.
"Livingston, New Jersey is named after the surname."
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English [Term?], from Old English [Term?]. It is a doublet of Livingstone, and is cognate with Scots Leivinstoun.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Livingston” mean?
The word “Livingston” means a surname of Scottish origin, also a town in West Lothian, Scotland, and the name of several towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Livingston”?
“Livingston” is pronounced LIH-vihngs-tuhn (/ˈlɪvɪŋstən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Livingston” in a sentence?
Here is “Livingston” used in a sentence: “Livingston, New Jersey is named after the surname.”
What part of speech is “Livingston”?
“Livingston” is a name.
Is “Livingston” a common word?
“Livingston” is an uncommon word in modern English.