Minster - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Minster \m(i)-ns-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "church". Place name. Originally referred to a church belonging to a monastery.

Minster is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#61812 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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