Staten
Staten (name) means a surname and the name of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City. Example: “They took the ferry over to Staten Island.”
Word forms
Statens plural
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Etymology
Named by Dutch settlers after the States-General of the Netherlands.
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What does “Staten” mean?
The word “Staten” means a surname and the name of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City.
How do you use “Staten” in a sentence?
Here is “Staten” used in a sentence: “They took the ferry over to Staten Island.”
What part of speech is “Staten”?
“Staten” is a name.
Where does the word “Staten” come from?
The word “Staten” comes from Dutch. Named by Dutch settlers after the States-General of the Netherlands.
Is “Staten” a common word?
“Staten” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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