Raleigh
A place name denoting either a red-coloured clearing or a clearing where deer gather, from Old English roots.
Meaning and origin
Raleigh is an English place name and surname derived from Old English roots that may refer to a red-coloured clearing or a clearing inhabited by deer.
How to pronounce Raleigh
| English (US) | RAW-lee |
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