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Burnham

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BUR-nəm
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Meaning & History

From the name of various towns in England, typically derived from Old English burna "stream, spring" and ham "home, settlement".

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compound names, place names, Star Trek characters, water
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Entry updated April 5, 2022
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