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Redmond

REHD-muhnd

Redmond (name) means an Irish surname and given name, an anglicization of Mac Réamoinn ("son of Raymond"); also a city in Washington, home to Microsoft. Example: “Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.”

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An Irish surname and given name, an anglicization of Mac Réamoinn ("son of Raymond"); also a city in Washington, home to Microsoft.
"Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington."
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Etymology

An anglicization of Irish Mac Réamoinn, "son of Raymond."

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Redmond” mean?

The word “Redmond” means an Irish surname and given name, an anglicization of Mac Réamoinn ("son of Raymond"); also a city in Washington, home to Microsoft.

How do you pronounce “Redmond”?

“Redmond” is pronounced REHD-muhnd (/ˈɹɛd.mənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Redmond” in a sentence?

Here is “Redmond” used in a sentence: “Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.”

What part of speech is “Redmond”?

“Redmond” is a name.

Where does the word “Redmond” come from?

The word “Redmond” comes from Irish. An anglicization of Irish Mac Réamoinn, "son of Raymond.".

Is “Redmond” a common word?

“Redmond” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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