Paine - Last Names

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Paine

/peɪn/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Pain or punishment

Symbolizes endurance, suffering, or penance; may reflect ancestral associations with hardship or moral fortitude.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience and intellectual struggle; often linked to revolutionary thought and social justice due to historical bearers of the name.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'paine' meaning 'pain' or 'punishment,' itself from Latin 'poena,' meaning penalty or retribution. Originally used as a nickname for someone who endured hardship or perhaps ironically for one with a difficult personality.

Style & Origin

unique

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, the name Paine is historically associated with British and American lineages, mos

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