Temple
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Temple
The name Temple derives from the Latin word "templum," meaning a sacred building or place of worship, and refers to someone who lived near or worked at a temple.
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Etymology
The name Temple derives from the Latin word "templum," meaning a sacred building or place of worship, and refers to someone who lived near or worked at a temple. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and America, with no strong association to a specific religion, though it gained some prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as a surname and given name.
Temple currently ranks #10,836 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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