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Foster

Forest keeper

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Name
Foster
Origin
English
Gender
Unisex
Meaning
Forest keeper
Detailed Meaning
Foster derives from an English occupational surname meaning 'forest keeper' or 'one who looks after.' It also carries connotations of nurturing and care from the verb 'to foster.' The name combines a vintage surname style with a warm, protective quality that appeals to modern parents.
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Foster is a unisex name of English origin, meaning Forest keeper.

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