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Whitaker

A place name meaning "white field" or "chalk field", derived from Old English elements referring to color and open land.

Meaning and origin

Whitaker comes from an English place name derived from Old English elements referring to whiteness or pale color combined with field or open land.

How to pronounce Whitaker

English (US)WIT-uh-ker /ˈwɪtəkər/

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