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Wickham
WIH-kuhm
Wickham (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement by the bend," also used as a given name. Example: “Wickham is a common surname in southern England.”
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An English surname and place name meaning "settlement by the bend," also used as a given name.
"Wickham is a common surname in southern England."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Wickhams
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_____ is a common surname in southern England.
Etymology
Came from Middle English Wicham, Wikham, from Old English wīċ (“village”) + hām (“homestead”); a doublet of Wycombe.
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What does “Wickham” mean?
The word “Wickham” means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement by the bend," also used as a given name.
How do you pronounce “Wickham”?
“Wickham” is pronounced WIH-kuhm (/ˈwɪkəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wickham” in a sentence?
Here is “Wickham” used in a sentence: “Wickham is a common surname in southern England.”
What part of speech is “Wickham”?
“Wickham” is a name.
