Grant
/ɡrant/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Grant is a English name meaning "Great; tall". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain. Its etymology is debated, with possible roots in Old French 'grant' (meaning 'great' or 'large') or Anglo-Norman French, referring to someone tall. Some theories suggest a Gaelic origin from 'гран' (gran) meaning large, but the French origins are more widely accepted.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ɡrant
IPA ɡɹænt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡrant. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Grant
- · Ulysses S. Grant - US President
- · Cary Grant - Actor
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