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At a Glance: Name: Lancaster – Meaning: fort/settlement on the River Lune – Origin: English (Old English place name) – Pronunciation: LAN-kə-ster
Lancaster is an English place name with a clear origin: it comes from Old English words meaning fort or settlement on the River Lune. If you've come across a different meaning floating around, it's worth knowing this is the documented one. Given as a first name, it carries that solid, place-rooted history with it.
Meaning & Origin of Lancaster
Meaning: Fort/settlement on the River Lune.
Origin: English (Old English place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lancaster
Phonetic: LAN-kə-ster IPA: /ˈlæŋkəstər/
Popularity of Lancaster
Lancaster does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Lancaster mean?
Fort/settlement on the River Lune. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lancaster)
How do you pronounce Lancaster?
Lancaster is pronounced LAN-kə-ster (IPA: /ˈlæŋkəstər/).
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