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Ferry

/ˈfɛri/

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Meaning

One who operates a ferry or lives near a ferry crossing

Represents connection, transit, and service—symbolizing the role of bridging gaps between places and people.

Symbolism

Embodies transition, movement, and reliability; it suggests a person who facilitates journeys or serves as a link between worlds or communities.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'ferie' and Old French 'ferrer', meaning 'to carry across'; ultimately from Latin 'ferrum' (iron) in some cases, but primarily from the noun 'ferry' denoting a boat or crossing point. In Dutch, Ferry can also be a short form of names like Ferdinand or a variant of Van der Veer (from 'veer', meaning ferry).

Style & Origin

Cultural Background

Of English and Dutch origin, Ferry is commonly found in Western European and American contexts, ofte

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