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Whitaker

WIH-tuh-kuhr

Whitaker (name) means an English surname, an occupational name for someone who worked with white leather, a "whittawer". Example: “Forest Whitaker is an acclaimed American actor.”

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An English surname, an occupational name for someone who worked with white leather, a "whittawer".
"Forest Whitaker is an acclaimed American actor."
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Etymology

From Old English *Hwītæcer (literally “white-acre”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Whitaker” mean?

The word “Whitaker” means an English surname, an occupational name for someone who worked with white leather, a "whittawer".

How do you pronounce “Whitaker”?

“Whitaker” is pronounced WIH-tuh-kuhr (/ˈwɪ.tə.kəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Whitaker” in a sentence?

Here is “Whitaker” used in a sentence: “Forest Whitaker is an acclaimed American actor.”

What part of speech is “Whitaker”?

“Whitaker” is a name.

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