Palmer - Last Names

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Palmer

/ˈpɑːlmər/

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Meaning

One who carried palm branches

Symbolizes pilgrimage, spiritual journey, and devotion; reflects a life marked by purpose and travel toward meaning.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, faith, and the pursuit of higher ideals; associated with peace and victory through its palm branch imagery.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English 'palmer', which referred to a pilgrim who had visited the Holy Land and brought back a palm leaf as a token. Ultimately from Old French 'palmer' and Latin 'palma', meaning 'palm tree' or 'palm of the hand'.

Style & Origin

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english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Palmer is historically tied to medieval pilgrims who carried palm leaves as symbo

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