Name Element HAM (1)

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TypeWord
UsageAnglo-Saxon

Meaning & History

Old English word meaning "home, estate, settlement".

Related Items

Other Languages & Culturesheim Ancient Germanic heimr Ancient Scandinavian
Given Name DescendantsHama Anglo-Saxon Mythology Graeme, Graham, Tatum, Grahame English Graeme, Graham, Grahame Scottish
Surname DescendantsBurnham, Deadman, Debenham, Farnham, Hampton, Holmwood, Homewood, Tatham, Tatum, Varnham, Wickham, Woodham, Woodhams, Wortham, Wyndham English Graeme, Graham, Grahame Scottish
Place Name DescendantsBurnham, Debenham, Farnham, Grantham, Tatham, Wickham, Wortham, Wymondham English
Same Spellingham (2)

Sources & References

  • Bosworth and Toller, An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary (1898), page 506
Entry updated May 31, 2018   Contribute