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Edmund.

A male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈɛdmənd/
  1. A male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.

  2. A surname.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *audaz Proto-Germanic *mundō Proto-Germanic *Audamunduz Proto-West Germanic *Audamundu Old English Ēadmundder. English Edmund From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”). Doublet of Eamon.

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