What does franklin mean?
A male given name, derived from the Old English words 'franc' (free) and 'lin' (strip of land). It is also the surname of several notable individuals, including Benjamin Franklin, an American statesman and scientist.
Example
"The city of Franklin, Tennessee, was named after the American statesman Benjamin Franklin."
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