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Atkins.

A surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Atkin (Adam)".

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈætkɪnz/General-American
  1. A surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Atkin (Adam)".

    countable · uncountable
  2. Abbreviation of the Atkins diet.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · uncountable
  3. Abbreviation of the Atkins Nutritional Approach.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · uncountable
  4. A number of places in the United States: A city in Pope County, Arkansas.

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  5. A number of places in the United States: A city in Benton County, Iowa.

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  6. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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  7. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Morrill County, Nebraska.

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  8. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Smyth County, Virginia.

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  9. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in the town of Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Atkin English -'s English -s English Atkins From Atkin + -s.

name/ˈætkɪnz/General-American
  1. plural of Atkin

    form-of · plural
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