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Stark

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English, German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈstɑɹk/(American English)
/ˈstɑːk/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From a nickname meaning "strong, rigid", from Old English stearc or Old High German stark.

Related Names

Rootstearc/stark

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English adjectives, Game of Thrones characters, German words, isograms, Kennedy family, Marvel characters, strength, virtues, word names
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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