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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Barley farmstead by the hill (place name)
- Origin
- English/Brittonic (place name)
- Pronunciation
- PEM-ber-tun
Pemberton is an English place name with Brittonic roots, meaning "barley farmstead by the hill." It's pronounced PEM-ber-tun, and it carries a grounded, countryside feel. For parents drawn to surname-style names with a real story behind them, it offers a clear and concrete one.
Meaning & Origin of Pemberton
Meaning: Barley farmstead by the hill (place name).
Origin: English/Brittonic (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pemberton
PEM-ber-tunIPA /ˈpɛmbərtən/
Popularity of Pemberton
Pemberton 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.
FAQ
What does the name Pemberton mean?
Barley farmstead by the hill (place name). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pemberton?
Pemberton is pronounced PEM-ber-tun (IPA: /ˈpɛmbərtən/).
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