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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
Comes from Old English *Hwītæcer, literally “white-acre”.
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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.
