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Balfour Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "balfour" is "from the scottish surname, it means 'village pasture'", and is used often for "boys".

Name
balfour
Meaning
from the scottish surname, it means 'village pasture'
Pronunciation
bal-fohr
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Balfour Name Details

The name Balfour is of Scottish origin and is derived from a habitational surname. It was originally used to identify someone who lived near a village pasture. The surname Balfour has been recorded in Scotland since ancient times, with the earliest known reference dated back to the 12th century. Over the centuries, it has gradually evolved into a first name and has gained popularity as a masculine given name.

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