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Tennant

/ˈtɛnənt/

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Moderate

Meaning

Tenant or one who holds land or property

Represents stewardship, responsibility, and social position within a feudal or property-based system

Symbolism

Embodies concepts of occupancy, trust, and socioeconomic status; symbolizes someone entrusted with resources or authority over land

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English word 'tenaunt' or 'tenant', from Old French 'tenant' (holding), present participle of 'tenir' meaning 'to hold', ultimately from Latin 'tenere'. It was used as an occupational name for a tenant farmer or leaseholder.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Tennant emerged as a occupational surname during the medieval period and is prima

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