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Name Origin

Leland is an English surname of Old English origin, meaning 'from the meadow land'. It's composed of elements 'lēah' (meadow) and 'land' (land). Leland transitioned into a given name in the 20th century.

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Famous People

Leland Stanford (1824-1893)

Businessman, Politician

  • Co-founder of the Central Pacific Railroad
  • Governor of California
  • Founder of Stanford University

Leland Chapman (1976-)

Bail Bondsman

  • Star of the reality television series 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'

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