Meadow Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Meadow is occasionally used in literature and poetry to symbolize innocence, beauty, and the unspoiled natural world.

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A Deep Dive

Meadow Overview

Meaning

Grass, vegetation

Gender

Girl

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “mædwe,” meaning “meadow” or “field of grass”​

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛdoʊ/

Popularity

Meadow is a name embraced in various English-speaking countries for its nature-inspired charm. In the USA, it ranked as the 352nd most popular name for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Nature-inspired, Cool

Associated Traits

Serene, graceful, nurturing, natural

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Meadow is indicative of peace and natural beauty, embodying a connection to nature and tranquility​

Name Day

September 29th (Slovenia)​
A Deep Dive

Meadow Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Meadowlark, Meadowe

Common Nicknames

Maddie, Mimi, Maddy, Mo

Diminutives

Med, Mea, Mae

Famous People

  • Meadow Walker
    (American Model)
  • Meadow Williams
    (American Actress)
  • Meadow Sisto
    (American Actress)
  • Meadowlark Lemon
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Meadow Partyka
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Meadow Soprano
    ("The Sopranos," TV Series)
  • Meadow Wilton
    ("American Horror Story: Cult," TV Series)
  • "Meadowland"
    (Film)
  • "Meadow"
    (Song by Stone Temple Pilots)

Places

  • Meadow Lake
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Meadow River
    (West Virginia, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Meadow?

Evoking images of swaying grass and vibrant wildflowers, the name Meadow whispers of a calm and serene spirit. Those who share this name are often portrayed as deeply connected to nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Meadow?

Meadow derives from the Old English word “mædwe,” which refers to a grassy field or pasture. The name’s linguistic roots reflect a connection to open, natural spaces.

Meadow Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Meadow in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4992021#4052022#3512023
Top 3 Rankings#3512023#4052022#4762020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Meadow

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023351
(+54 from 2022)
864
(+90 from 2022)
0.04939
2022405
(+94 from 2021)
774
(+150 from 2021)
0.04317
2021499
(-23 from 2020)
624
(-20 from 2020)
0.03483
2020476
(+20 from 2019)
644
(+14 from 2019)
0.03643
2019496
(+18 from 2018)
630
(+23 from 2018)
0.03433
2018514
(+211 from 2017)
607
(+213 from 2017)
0.03264
2017725
(-38 from 2016)
394
(-32 from 2016)
0.02086
2016687
(-14 from 2015)
426
(+2 from 2015)
0.02201
2015673
(+77 from 2014)
424
(+50 from 2014)
0.02173
2014750
(+229 from 2013)
374
(+117 from 2013)
0.01912
2013979
(-29 from 2012)
257
(-10 from 2012)
0.01333
2012950
(-63 from 2011)
267
(-27 from 2011)
0.01377
2011887
(-14 from 2010)
294
(-10 from 2010)
0.01517
2010873
(-6 from 2009)
304
(-16 from 2009)
0.01550
2009867
(-12 from 2008)
320
(-5 from 2008)
0.01580
2008855
(-90 from 2007)
325
(-56 from 2007)
0.01560
2007765
(+32 from 2006)
381
(+39 from 2006)
0.01800
2006797
(+59 from 2005)
342
(+47 from 2005)
0.01636
2005856
(-89 from 2004)
295
(-44 from 2004)
0.01454
2004767
(-6 from 2003)
339
(+13 from 2003)
0.01680
2003761
(+95 from 2002)
326
(+57 from 2002)
0.01625
2002856
(-52 from 2001)
269
(-24 from 2001)
0.01362
2001804
(+583 from 2000)
293
(+159 from 2000)
0.01479
20001387
(+1925 from 1999)
134
(+96 from 1999)
0.00671
19993312
(+2487 from 1998)
38
(+21 from 1998)
0.00195
19985799
(+363 from 1997)
17
(+2 from 1997)
0.00088
19976162
(-1279 from 1996)
15
(-5 from 1996)
0.00079
19964883
(+794 from 1995)
20
(+4 from 1995)
0.00104
19955677
(+1420 from 1994)
16
(+4 from 1994)
0.00083
19947097
(+954 from 1993)
12
(+2 from 1993)
0.00062
19938051
(+5094 from 1991)
10
(+5 from 1991)
0.00051
19920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
199113145
(-186 from 1990)
5
No change from 1990
0.00025
199012959
(-4436 from 1986)
5
(-2 from 1986)
0.00024
19890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19868523
(-2232 from 1984)
7
(-3 from 1984)
0.00038
19850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19846291
(+2724 from 1983)
10
(+4 from 1983)
0.00055
19839015
(-3105 from 1982)
6
(-5 from 1982)
0.00034
19825910
(-1905 from 1981)
11
(-8 from 1981)
0.00061
19814005
(-285 from 1980)
19
(-2 from 1980)
0.00106
19803720
(-52 from 1979)
21
No change from 1979
0.00118
19793668
(+109 from 1978)
21
(+2 from 1978)
0.00122
19783777
(-509 from 1977)
19
(-4 from 1977)
0.00116
19773268
(-173 from 1976)
23
No change from 1976
0.00140
19763095
(-283 from 1975)
23
(-3 from 1975)
0.00146
19752812
(+1415 from 1974)
26
(+12 from 1974)
0.00167
19744227
(-257 from 1973)
14
(-1 from 1973)
0.00089
19733970
(-76 from 1972)
15
No change from 1972
0.00097
19723894
(+2112 from 1971)
15
(+7 from 1971)
0.00093
19716006
(+1991 from 1970)
8
(+3 from 1970)
0.00046
19707997
(-1380 from 1969)
5
(-1 from 1969)
0.00027
19696617
(-3429 from 1914)
6
No change from 1914
0.00034
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0
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0.0000
19480
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0.0000
19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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0.0000
19340
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19330
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19320
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0.0000
19310
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
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0.0000
19260
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19250
No SSA data
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
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0.0000
19210
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0
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
No SSA data
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19143188
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00075
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19100
No SSA data
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0.0000
19090
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0.0000
19080
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0.0000
19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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0.0000
19030
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0.0000
19020
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19010
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19000
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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0.0000
18970
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18920
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18910
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18900
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18890
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18860
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18820
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18810
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18800
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0
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Meadow

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6392021#4832022#4042023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8532021#6872022#5192023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3192021#3282022#2642023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4792021#3372022#3602023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4692021#4212022#3522023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7632021#3192022#3202023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4042021#4272022#3832023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5762021#4862022#3292023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4292021#2322022#2942023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4082021#3152022#4232023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6262021#7222022#4042023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5842021#3322022#2792023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4232021#5622022#2322023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4192021#3632022#3302023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6672021#4362022#4662023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5832021#4012022#3722023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3142021#3072022#3802023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7732021#5762022#6352023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4682021#3722022#2512023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5152021#5892022#2282023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7382021#3992022#2992023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3812021#2492022#3762023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3442021#4182022#2432023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4412021#5022022#4122023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4642021#1912022#3222023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2422021#3722022#3452023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4132021#6992022#4982023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4812021#3372022#3732023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5212020#4542021#4552023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3322021#2292022#4082023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6502020#4202021#4222023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3052021#1962022#2482023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8082021#7042022#4592023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4332021#2342022#3122023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6342021#5772022#5482023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4732021#3632022#5342023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1502018#1392021#1712023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2522016#1282020#2622023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3322020#4712022#4662023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5832003#6352019#5212022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1892002#2262014#1592021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2162018#1392022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1692008#2062016

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2472009#1652015

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4452015#3822021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1292023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1232023

Popularity Rankings for Meadow in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021#3542022#1592023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3742021#3082022#2372023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3562021#3452022#2472023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3042021#3032022#2502023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5862021#5022022#2792023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4022019#3902020#3482021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Meadow a Name for Boys or Girls?

Meadow is mostly used for girls, given its gentle and pastoral connotations, which are traditionally linked to femininity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Meadow

Meadow in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Meadow Walker (Model, born 1998): An American model and daughter of actor Paul Walker, she has appeared in various fashion campaigns and is an advocate for ocean and wildlife conservation.
  • Meadow Williams (Actress, born 1966): An American actress who has appeared in numerous films and television series.
  • Meadow Sisto (Actress, born 1972): An American actress best known for her role in the film "Captain Ron" and various television appearances.
  • Meadowlark Lemon (Basketball Player, 1932–2015): An American basketball player and entertainer, famed as the "Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Meadow Partyka (Author, born 1984): An American author who has written several popular children's books.
  • Meadow Soprano ("The Sopranos," 1999 TV Series): The daughter of mob boss Tony Soprano, navigating the complexities of her family and personal life.
  • Meadow Wilton ("American Horror Story: Cult," 2017 TV Series): A neighbor caught up in a terrifying political cult.
  • "Meadowland" (2015 Film): A drama about a couple coping with the disappearance of their son.
  • "Meadow" (2017 Song by Stone Temple Pilots): A rock song featuring themes of longing and nostalgia.
  • "Meadow Star" (1990-1991 Racehorse): A celebrated thoroughbred racehorse known for her speed and success on the track.
  • "Meadow" (2018 Novel by Emily Carroll): A graphic novel exploring themes of identity and transformation.
  • Meadow Creek (Montana, USA): A scenic creek offering picturesque views and outdoor activities.
  • Meadow Lake (Minnesota, USA): A tranquil lake surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife.
  • Meadow Park (Irvine, California, USA): A community park featuring recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Meadow Brook (Birmingham, Michigan, USA): A residential community with beautiful landscapes and historic estates.
  • Meadow River (West Virginia, USA): A river offering excellent opportunities for fishing and rafting.
  • Meadow Road (London, England): A bustling street with a mix of residential and commercial areas.
  • Meadow Gardens (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada): A golf club set in lush gardens with stunning views.

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Choosing Meadow is like bringing a piece of nature into your home. It’s a name filled with charm and serenity. For more names that capture your heart, visit our full baby names guide. Happy naming!
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