♂ Name Leland – Fallow Land
| Origin: | English |
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| Meaning: | fallow land |
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Leland is a transferred use of an English surname and means “fallow land.”
What is the origin of the name Leland?
The given name Leland was originally an English surname, which, in turn, originates from a place name.
What does the name Leland mean?
Leland means “fallow land” in Old English.
Word composition
- Old English “laege” = fallow
- Old English “land” = land
Pronunciation of Leland
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Popularity of the name Leland
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