Franklin
/frangklihn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Franklin is a English name meaning "Free man". Franklin is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "frankelin," which referred to a freeholder, a landowner who was not a noble.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic frangklihn
IPA fɹæŋklɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as frangklihn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Franklin
- · Benjamin Franklin - Founding Father of the United States
- · Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32nd President of the United States
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