English · Boy name
Langston
“from the long town”
About the name Langston
Langston is an English name meaning ‘from the long town’. It is derived from a surname that originated from various places in England. The name is notably associated with the African American poet Langston Hughes, a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, who used his work to express the experiences of African Americans. Langston carries connotations of creativity and cultural significance.
- Meaning
- from the long town
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LANG-ston(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Langston
- Langston James
- Langston Alexander
- Langston Michael
- Langston Eli
- Langston Thomas
Questions about Langston
- What does Langston mean?
- Langston is an English name meaning "from the long town".
- How do you pronounce Langston?
- Langston is pronounced LANG-ston, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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