Washington
From an English place name meaning "settlement of Wassa's people", often used in honor of George Washington and American founding.
Meaning and origin
Washington derives from an English place name meaning "settlement of Wassa's people", referring to a settlement associated with a person named Wassa.
How to pronounce Washington
| English (US) | WASH-ing-ton /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ |
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