franklin

Meanings

• Noun

  A common surname and given name, derived from the Old French name Francolin, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'.

  - "The surname Franklin is of Old French origin, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'."
  - "Many people with the name Franklin can trace their ancestry back to France."

• Noun

  An electric utility company founded in 1820 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

  - "The Franklin Electric Company is a well-known name in the power generation industry."
  - "Benjamin Franklin founded the Franklin Electric Company in 1820."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹæŋk.lɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with franklin
Arnold , Carlton , Marion , Wilton

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Variants

List of all variants of franklin that leads to same result
franklin , franklin stove , franklins , Aretha Franklin , Aretha Louise Franklin , Franklin , Ben Franklin , Benjamin Franklin , Richard Saunders , John Franklin , Sir John Franklin , Rosalind Elsie Franklin , Rosalind Franklin , Franklin stove , Franklin stoves , Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake , Adams , F.P.A. , Franklin P. Adams , Franklin Pierce Adams , Albee , Edward Albee , Edward Franklin Albee

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Etymology

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The name Franklin is of Old French origin, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'.

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Trivia

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1. The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, founded in 1824, is a museum and center for science education.

2. The Franklin Expedition, led by Sir John Franklin, was a British venture to explore the Arctic regions in the late 1800s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Benjamin Franklin: A statesman, scientist, inventor, and writer, Benjamin Franklin is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is best known for his contributions to science, particularly his experiments with electricity.

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Culture

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Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States, is a famous historical figure with the surname Franklin. The name has also been used as a given name. In popular culture, the Franklin Electric Company is known for its electric generators and pumps.

How to Memorize "franklin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Old French spelling of the name, Francolin, which means 'Frenchman' or 'free man'.
   - Imagine a person with the surname Franklin as a descendant of the French people or a free man.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Franklin with the founding father Benjamin Franklin, who made significant contributions to the United States.
   - Connect the name Franklin with the electric utility company based in Boston, Massachusetts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'French man' to remember the meaning of Franklin as a surname.
   - Remember that Franklin Electric is known for its generators and pumps.

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