Leeds

Meaning

Proper Noun

Origin

  • The large city in West Yorkshire is from Old English Leodis (a Celtic kingdom), from Latin Lādenses, of Celtic origin.
  • The village in Kent is from Old English Hledes, probably from a stream-name.

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