"Wokingham" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Meaning "home of the people of Wocca", apparently a Saxon chieftain. In Victorian times, it was known as Oakingham, and the acorn with oak leaves is the town's symbol. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wokingham
  1. A market town and civil parish with a town council in Berkshire, England (OS grid ref SU8168). Categories (place): Civil parishes of Berkshire, England, Places in Berkshire, England, Places in England, Towns in Berkshire, England, Towns in England
    Sense id: en-Wokingham-en-name-eJG-Id4Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 73 27 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 72 28
  2. A unitary authority and borough of Berkshire, with its headquarters in the town of Wokingham. Categories (place): Boroughs of Berkshire, England, Districts of Berkshire, England, Places in Berkshire, England, Places in England Derived forms: Wokingham Without
    Sense id: en-Wokingham-en-name-2NiqVUeQ
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