Saxony
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: a region in Germany with a long history, the name was derived from the Saxons who originally inhabited the area. Though the etymology is uncertain, it's likely the name might have been derived from seax, a type of knife they used meaning "knife, short sword, dagger".
Some sources also cite it as possibly meaning "stone".
Variants:
- Saxon
- Saxton
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