Waterloo
/vahtehrloh/ French Male
Meaning & Origin
Waterloo is a French name meaning "Waterloo is primarily known as the site of Napoleon's final defeat. The name might mean "watery wood" or "wet meadow."". Likely derived from Dutch words 'water' (water) and 'loo' (wood or clearing in a wood), though origins are debated.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic vahtehrloh
IPA vatɛʁlo
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as vahtehrloh. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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