Dale
Comes from an English surname referring to someone who lived in or near a valley.
Meaning and origin
Dale is derived from Old English dæl, meaning valley or dale, and originally served as a surname for people living near a valley or on low-lying land.
How to pronounce Dale
| English (US) | DAYL /deɪl/ |
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