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Mumford

/ˈmʌmfərd/

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Moderate

Meaning

Ford belonging to Munna or at Munna's crossing

Represents connection to land, ancestral roots, and the significance of geographical landmarks in early community identity.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, lineage, and a sense of journey or passage—symbolized by the ford—as well as ties to English countryside and heritage.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'Munna', a personal name meaning 'lover' or possibly 'protector', and 'ford', meaning a shallow river crossing. Thus, Mumford means 'Munna's ford' or 'the ford of Munna'.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Mumford is an Anglo-Saxon locational surname tied to places named 'Munno's f

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