Temple - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Temple \t(e)-mp-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "sacred place". Place name.

Temple has 2 variant forms: Templar and Templer.

For more information, see also the related name Templeton.

A baby name that sounds like Temple is Templeten.

Temple is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1465 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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