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Political party in the United Kingdom
Reform UK is a right-wing populist and right-wing to far-right political party in the United Kingdom. It has eight members of Parliament in the House
Reform_UK
Political party in the United Kingdom
Reform UK Scotland, sometimes branded as Reform Scotland, is the affiliate of the British political party Reform UK in Scotland. It was founded on 11
Reform_UK_Scotland
Political party in the United Kingdom
Reform UK Wales is the Welsh branch of the British political party Reform UK. Founded as the branch of the Brexit Party (the former name of Reform UK)
Reform_UK_Wales
list of Reform UK MPs. It includes all past and present members of Parliament elected to the British House of Commons representing Reform UK. Members
List_of_Reform_UK_MPs
The Leader of Reform UK (formerly the Brexit Party) is the most senior and highest position within Reform UK. The current holder is party founder Nigel
Leader_of_Reform_UK
election results of the Reform UK in UK parliamentary elections, elections to devolved parliaments, and local elections. Reform UK endorsed Laurence Fox
Reform_UK_election_results
Second highest ranking politician in the Reform UK party
The Deputy Leader of Reform UK is the second most senior position within Reform UK. Currently, the office is held by Richard Tice, who became deputy leader
Deputy_Leader_of_Reform_UK
List covering British politics
to Reform UK. All eight of Reform UK's MPs have been a Conservative Party member at some point, as was Rupert Lowe, who was suspended from Reform UK in
List of Conservative Party defections to Reform UK
List_of_Conservative_Party_defections_to_Reform_UK
Far-right political party in the United Kingdom
Advance UK, formerly the Integrity Party, is a far-right political party in the United Kingdom led by Ben Habib, the former Deputy Leader of Reform UK. The
Advance_UK
of Reform UK politicians. Most politicians have defected from other parties and some have left Reform UK since joining. All eight of Reform UK's MPs
List_of_Reform_UK_politicians
Political party leader
The chairman of Reform UK (formerly the Brexit Party) is a position within Reform UK, a political party in the United Kingdom. The office has been held
Chairman_of_Reform_UK
results were a success for both Reform UK and the Green Party (which had the largest increase in vote share), although Reform's vote share dropped since the
2026 United Kingdom local elections
2026_United_Kingdom_local_elections
Political alliance in Northern Ireland
Reform UK–TUV alliance was an electoral pact for the 2024 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland between the right-wing populist Reform UK
Reform_UK–TUV_alliance
UK parliamentary by-election
left-leaning young professionals in Levenshulme, white working-class Reform UK–leaning voters in Denton, and a Muslim population (who make up about 28%
2026 Gorton and Denton by-election
2026_Gorton_and_Denton_by-election
Party was complete. Two weeks later, the Brexit Party was rebranded as Reform UK. From 26 March 2021 to 8 May the office was held by Nathan Gill. Gill
Leader_of_Reform_UK_Wales
Political party in the United Kingdom
councillors on Derby City Council. Although it serves as the local affiliate of Reform UK, it is a separate entity. In the lead up to the 2023 Derby City Council
Reform_Derby
The Leader of Reform UK Scotland is the most senior position within the wing of Reform UK in Scotland. The current holder is former Conservative Party
Leader_of_Reform_UK_Scotland
as a "sweeping victory" for Reform UK: the party won 677 seats, increasing their total councillor number to 804. Reform thus held overall control in
2025 United Kingdom local elections
2025_United_Kingdom_local_elections
UK parliamentary by-election
as Reform UK's candidate. He was recently elected as the councillor for Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North on Wigan Council, and ran as a Reform UK candidate
2026_Makerfield_by-election
former Reform MP Rupert Lowe launched a political organisation called "Restore Britain", advocating a harder line on immigration than Reform UK. Find Out
Opinion polling for the next United Kingdom general election
Opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election
best result ever and better than any Liberal Party result since 1923. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, won five seats and 14.3% of the vote, the third-highest
2024 United Kingdom general election
2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
becoming the first Black British person to become the Conservative leader. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, came third in the share of the vote in the 2024
Next United Kingdom general election
Next_United_Kingdom_general_election
British politician (born 1957)
Great Yarmouth since 2024 and the leader of Restore Britain. Elected for Reform UK, he sat as an independent from March 2025 to March 2026 following the
Rupert_Lowe
Political party in the United Kingdom
been labeled as more right-wing than Reform UK on the political spectrum. Lowe was elected to Parliament for Reform but formally left the party after public
Restore_Britain
British politician and businessman (born 1965)
from University of Cambridge. He previously served as Deputy Leader of Reform UK from October 2023 to July 2024, when Habib was replaced by Richard Tice
Ben_Habib
British politician and former prosecutor
Conservative Party and defected to Reform UK in June 2025. In January 2026, Cunningham was announced as Reform UK's candidate at the 2028 London mayoral
Laila_Cunningham
in Suffolk defect to Reform UK". Bury Mercury. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026. "Your Councillors". rother.moderngov.co.uk. 5 June 2026. Retrieved
List of political parties in the United Kingdom
List_of_political_parties_in_the_United_Kingdom
UK Parliament constituency (since 2010)
represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK. It is centred on and named after the seaside
Clacton_(constituency)
British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)
who has been Leader of Reform UK since 2024, and a Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton since 2024. He was the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP)
Nigel_Farage
Overview of the events of 2026 in the United Kingdom
for the better". In his new year message, Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, which has led in national opinion polls since early 2025, says that his
2026 in United Kingdom politics and government
2026_in_United_Kingdom_politics_and_government
Frontbench team of Reform as of 2026
Leader of Reform UK for the second time in 2024. On 17 February 2026, Farage announced the creation of his first frontbench team of Reform UK Members of
Frontbench team of Nigel Farage
Frontbench_team_of_Nigel_Farage
Robinson, Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge, and chair of the UK's Sexual Law Reform Society, defended an age of consent of 14 in a lecture at a Methodist
Age-of-consent reform in the United Kingdom
Age-of-consent_reform_in_the_United_Kingdom
British administrative authority
council is based at County Hall in Maidstone. The council has been under Reform UK majority control since 2025. Elected county councils were created in 1889
Kent_County_Council
British politician (born 1986)
who is Reform UK's spokesperson for home affairs. He was its head of policy, from September 2025 to February 2026. He was the head of Reform UK's Department
Zia_Yusuf
defects to Reform". BBC News. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025. "Plaid AM defects to Conservatives". 8 December 2009 – via news.bbc.co.uk. "Election
List_of_members_of_the_Senedd
Views and voting record of the British politician
of Reform UK since 2024, having previously been its leader from 2019 to 2021 when it was called the Brexit Party. He also was the leader of the UK Independence
Political positions of Nigel Farage
Political_positions_of_Nigel_Farage
Political party in the United Kingdom
September 2025). "Reform UK Leads by 12 Pts over Labour as both PM and Chancellor Hit Historic Low Satisfaction Ratings". Ipsos UK. London/Paris: Ipsos
Labour_Party_(UK)
Labour Party, major gains for the London Green Party, and minor gains for Reform UK, Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives. The Labour Party saw its worst
2026_London_local_elections
2028 election for the Mayor of London
Supplementary Vote system elections is a big win for voters". electoral-reform.org.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2025. "London considers return to electronic ballot-counting
2028_London_mayoral_election
the time. There are several groups in the UK campaigning for electoral reform, including the Electoral Reform Society, Make Votes Count Coalition, and
Politics of the United Kingdom
Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom
British businessman and technology investor based in Thailand (born 1963)
political parties. He previously donated to the UK's Conservative Party and is the largest single donor to Reform UK. Christopher Harborne was born on 18 December
Christopher_Harborne
British businessman and politician (born 1964)
Boston and Skegness. He has served as Deputy Leader of Reform UK since 2024 and as the Reform UK Business, Trade and Energy spokesperson since February
Richard_Tice
Proposed mayoral election
Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Labour Party and Reform UK have all announced candidates. One independent candidate, Martin Webb
2028 Sussex and Brighton mayoral election
2028_Sussex_and_Brighton_mayoral_election
UK Parliament constituency (since 2024)
which covered much of the same area. In September 2025 he defected to Reform UK. Reform had come fourth in the 2024 general election with 16.7% of the vote
East_Wiltshire
General election held in Wales on 7 May 2026
massive breakthroughs in traditional southern Labour heartlands, while Reform UK secured second place with 34 seats. Labour was reduced to third place
2026_Senedd_election
Alliance of independent MPs in the United Kingdom
Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Scottish National Party, and Reform UK outnumbering it. Although the group is not a political party, three of
Independent_Alliance_(UK)
Political party in the United Kingdom
government was reflected by poor polling from the Conservative Party, with Reform UK making strong polling gains. The Conservative manifesto focused on the
Conservative_Party_(UK)
Political party in Northern Ireland
William Ross. In March 2024, the party formed an electoral pact with Reform UK, stating that the two parties would stand mutually agreed candidates in
Traditional_Unionist_Voice
General election held in Scotland on 7 May 2026
largest, with the rise of Reform UK across the UK. The SNP won the election with 58 MSPs, falling seven short of a majority. Reform and Labour both won 17
2026 Scottish Parliament election
2026_Scottish_Parliament_election
Local government body in England
under no overall control since the 2025 election. It was governed by a Reform UK minority administration, until a coalition of the Conservative Party,
Worcestershire_County_Council
manager, defected to Reform UK on 21 March 2024 and stood as its candidate. Nick Buckley, a charity worker who ran as the Reform UK candidate in the 2021
2024 Greater Manchester mayoral election
2024_Greater_Manchester_mayoral_election
British politician (born 1982)
by-election. Elected as a member of the Conservative Party, he joined Reform UK in January 2026. He served in the Cabinet as Minister of State for Immigration
Robert_Jenrick
2026 United Kingdom parliamentary by-election
(Representation and Reform) Act 2025 prohibits individuals from serving simultaneously as an MP and an MSP. The by-election will occur on the same day as UK parliamentary
2026 Aberdeen South by-election
2026_Aberdeen_South_by-election
Unitary local authority in England
council. The council is based at The Cube in Corby. It has been under Reform UK majority control since the 2025 election. The council was created in 2021
North Northamptonshire Council
North_Northamptonshire_Council
British politician (born 1980)
defect to Reform UK in a way "designed to be as damaging as possible" to the Conservative Party. Later in the day Jenrick joined Reform UK, and at a joint
Kemi_Badenoch
Scottish Parliament by-election
contest" between Reform and the SNP while Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, also claimed it would be a race between the SNP and Reform. Journalists
2025 Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election
2025_Hamilton,_Larkhall_and_Stonehouse_by-election
2025 English local election
election. The election saw the council go under no overall control, with Reform UK emerging as the largest party. They subsequently formed a minority administration
2025 Worcestershire County Council election
2025_Worcestershire_County_Council_election
Local election in the UK
Council, declared his intention to stand as Reform's candidate in September 2025. In November 2025, Reform UK said its selection process was still "ongoing
2028 Greater Essex mayoral election
2028_Greater_Essex_mayoral_election
British politician (born 2006)
Cooper from the Reform UK group amid accusations they were about to defect to Restore Britain, a party that had been launched by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe
George_Finch_(councillor)
British politician, political strategist and journalist
British Eurosceptic movements. He has served on the governing board of Reform UK since 2025, having previously served as its director of communications
Gawain_Towler
British politician (born c. 1981)
politician who has served as leader of the opposition in Wales and leader of Reform UK Wales since 2026. He was elected as a member of the Senedd (MS) for Casnewydd
Dan_Thomas
Scottish politician (born 1996)
Thomas Jordan Kerr (born 1996) is a Scottish Reform UK politician. He has served as the Deputy Leader of Reform UK Scotland and been a Member of the Scottish
Thomas Kerr (Scottish politician)
Thomas_Kerr_(Scottish_politician)
British political party
portal Glee Club (UK politics) Liberal Democrat Conference Liberal Democrat Voice Liberal Left (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Reform List of Liberal Democrat
Liberal_Democrats_(UK)
Political party in the United Kingdom
the UK voted to leave the EU in the 2016 Brexit referendum, Farage stepped down as UKIP leader, later joining the Brexit Party (now known as Reform UK),
UK_Independence_Party
British politician and television presenter (born 1967)
as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield since 2019. A member of Reform UK, he has served as its Chief Whip since July 2024, and its Chairman since
Lee_Anderson
MPs in the 59th United Kingdom House of Commons
winning over 400 seats. Other parties including the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and the Green Party saw an increase in their seat share in the House of
List of MPs elected in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
List_of_MPs_elected_in_the_2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
Political party
smaller political parties. In October 2004 the party merged with the Reform UK Party, which was a small splinter group from the United Kingdom Independence
English_Democrats
Constituency – Iris Leask PPC Reform UK". Reform UK. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024. "Reform suspend Aberdeenshire candidate
Candidates in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Candidates_in_the_2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1801–1868 & 1885 onwards
represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Rupert Lowe. Elected for Reform UK, Lowe had the whip suspended in March 2025 following
Great_Yarmouth_(constituency)
2026 English local government election
Green Party winning two. On 11 May, the final results announced were Reform UK 23, Greens 19, Labour 17, Conservatives 16, Lib Dems 12, Workers Party
2026 Birmingham City Council election
2026_Birmingham_City_Council_election
Party, which renamed to Reform UK in 2021, and won five seats in the 2024 general election. In 2020, Europol reported that the UK had the highest number
Far-right politics in the United Kingdom
Far-right_politics_in_the_United_Kingdom
Local authority in Northamptonshire, England
performs the functions of a county council. The council has been under Reform UK majority control since the 2025 election. Full council meetings are generally
West_Northamptonshire_Council
British politician (born 1986)
Parliament (MP) for South Basildon and East Thurrock since 2024. Elected for Reform UK, McMurdock left the party in July 2025 following allegations that he had
James_McMurdock
2026 English local government election
Essex, England. This took place on the same day as other local elections. Reform UK gained majority control of the county council from the Conservatives.
2026 Essex County Council election
2026_Essex_County_Council_election
Political party in the United Kingdom
12 June 2023, Reform UK and the Reclaim Party announced a mutual co-operation agreement for the upcoming by-elections, whereby Reform UK would stand in
Reclaim_Party
Scottish politician
Senga Beresford is a Reform UK Scotland politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region since May
Senga_Beresford
Election to the House of Commons in the Clacton constituency
election. Nigel Farage, the newly re-appointed leader of Reform UK and the former leader of the UK Independence Party, won the election with 46.2% of the
Clacton in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Clacton_in_the_2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
Scottish politician and financer (born 1964)
September 1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as the Leader of Reform UK Scotland since 2026 and as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for
Malcolm_Offord
Right-wing political advocacy group
activist Marco Longhi. Tenconi was reported to have attempted to broker a Reform UK candidate to stand aside on Longhi's behalf in the 2024 United Kingdom
Turning_Point_UK
British political party
candidates in 122 constituencies in the 2024 UK general election, where it had an electoral pact with Reform UK in some constituencies. The party campaigned
Social Democratic Party (UK, 1990–present)
Social_Democratic_Party_(UK,_1990–present)
Local government body in England
control since the modern borough was created in 1974 until 2026, when Reform UK won a majority of seats in the 2026 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley_Metropolitan_Borough_Council
Welsh politician (1955–2026)
for Reform assembly group in October 2020, serving as the group's leader, until the 2021 election, when she lost her seat. She rejoined Reform UK two
Caroline_Jones_(politician)
Elected body in London, England
Prince defects to Reform UK". BBC News. Retrieved 6 October 2025. "Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011". Legislation.gov.uk. 26 October 2011
London_Assembly
2025 English local election
England. Reform UK won a majority of the 81 seats, as the Conservatives lost the vast majority of their seats including most of the Cabinet. Reform won all
2025 Kent County Council election
2025_Kent_County_Council_election
2026 English local government election
remained the largest opposition party despite losing three seats, and Reform UK won its first seven seats. The thirty-two London boroughs were established
2026 Bexley London Borough Council election
2026_Bexley_London_Borough_Council_election
Scottish politician
Kim Schmulian is a Scottish politician from Reform UK. She was elected to the Scottish Parliament as a member for the Glasgow region at the 2026 Scottish
Kim_Schmulian
Local election in Berkshire, England
Liberal Democrats (UK) (39.6%) Conservative Party (UK) (25.8%) Labour Party (UK) (3.70%) Green Party of England and Wales (8.00%) Reform UK (23.0%) Barkham
2026 Wokingham Borough Council election
2026_Wokingham_Borough_Council_election
Scottish politician
Scottish Parliament for West Scotland since May 2026. He is a member of Reform UK. Smith was born and raised in the South Wales Valleys. He first came to
David Smith (Scottish politician)
David_Smith_(Scottish_politician)
Welsh politician
Senedd (MS) for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg since May 2026. A member of Reform UK Wales, Thomas unsuccessfully contested Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in
Gaz_Thomas
UK Parliament constituency (since 2024)
contested at the 2024 general election. The incumbent MP is Sarah Pochin of Reform UK, who defeated Labour candidate Karen Shore by six votes at a by-election
Runcorn_and_Helsby
Reform UK Labour Party Green Party Conservative Party Restore Britain Liberal Democrats Scottish National Party Your Party Advance UK
Political party affiliation in the United Kingdom
Political_party_affiliation_in_the_United_Kingdom
British politician and businessman (born 1984)
the London Assembly (AM) for Londonwide since 2024. He is a member of Reform UK. He was previously a member of the Conservative Party for over twenty
Alex Wilson (British politician)
Alex_Wilson_(British_politician)
Local authority in North East England
County Council election the council has been under the majority control of Reform UK. The chair of the council is Robbie Rodis, and the leader is Andrew Husband
Durham_County_Council
Scottish politician
David Kirkwood is a Scottish Reform UK politician and engineer who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for South Scotland since May 2026
David Kirkwood (Reform politician)
David_Kirkwood_(Reform_politician)
Australian political movement
December 2025 by Walter Villatora. It is not affiliated with Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, and not currently a registered political party. Walter Villatora
Reform_Australia
English principal local authority in the East of England
council has 77 councillors, elected from 78 divisions, and has been under Reform UK majority control since 2026. The council meets at County Hall in the centre
Essex_County_Council
2026 UK local government election
heckled at Reform UK event in London. The Independent. 28 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026. Mendonça, Susana (29 March 2026). "Reform UK launches London
2026 Croydon London Borough Council election
2026_Croydon_London_Borough_Council_election
UK parliamentary by-election
day as local elections in England. Following a recount, Sarah Pochin of Reform UK won the by-election with a majority of six votes, overturning a Labour
2025 Runcorn and Helsby by-election
2025_Runcorn_and_Helsby_by-election
UK Parliament constituency (since 2024)
constituency of Fareham, first elected in 2015. Braverman defected to Reform UK in January 2026. The Fareham and Waterlooville constituency is located
Fareham_and_Waterlooville
Welsh politician (born 1988/1989)
Helen Jenner (born 1988 or 1989) is a Welsh politician who has served as Reform UK Wales's deputy leader since April 2026, and as Member of the Senedd for
Helen_Jenner
REFORM UK
REFORM UK
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Americanized form of Geman Wehry.English
Americanized form of Geman Wehry.English : nickname from Middle English wery ‘wicked’, ‘acursed’ (from Old English wearg).
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English
English : variant of Radford.
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Americanized form of German Ernst.English
Americanized form of German Ernst.English : variant spelling of Ernest.
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Large village; goodly town.
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American, British, English
The Medieval Castle
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Americanized form of German Gehr.English
Americanized form of German Gehr.English : perhaps a variant of Geary 3.Hungarian : from a reduced form of the personal name Gergely, Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).
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English
Surname. The medieval castle or landholding reeve oversaw all feudal obligations.
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English
From the red ford.
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Reduced form of Irish McCarley.English
Reduced form of Irish McCarley.English : habitational name from the hamlet of Carley in Lifton, Devon, possibly named with Cornish ker ‘fort’ + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.Perhaps an Americanized form of German Kehrli or Kerle (see Kerley).
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Americanized form of French Petitjean.English
Americanized form of French Petitjean.English : variant spelling of Pettyjohn.
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English
English : from Richward, a Norman personal name composed of the Germanic elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + ward ‘guard’.French : from Old French record, recort ‘recollection’, ‘account’, ‘testimony’, and by extension ‘witness’, hence perhaps a nickname for someone who had given evidence in a court of law, or a metonymic occupational name for a clerk who recorded court proceedings.New England variant of French Ricard, reflecting an Americanized spelling of the Canadian pronunciation.
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Norse
Borother of Jolgeir.
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Australian, Welsh
Large Homestead; Large Settlement
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Americanized form of Italian Gervasio.English
Americanized form of Italian Gervasio.English : variant of Jarvis.
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English Latin American
chieftain; ruler.' Surname.
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King's Ford; Chieftain
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North German form of Backhaus.English
North German form of Backhaus.English : variant of Backus.
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Americanized form of German Oesterling.English
Americanized form of German Oesterling.English : derivative of Easter 1, with the addition of the Germanic suffix -ling.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English
From the Red Ford; Old English Surname
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English
From the reedy ford. Old English surname.
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REFORM UK
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Finnish
Finnish short form of Estonian/Finnish Katariina, RIINA means "pure."
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English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : from an Old French personal name, Germain (see German).
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Hindu
Wise
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Arabic, Muslim
Morning
Boy/Male
Tamil
The chosen Raghu
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Tamil
Cardamom
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English (mainly Lancashire) and Scottish
English (mainly Lancashire) and Scottish : variant spelling of Holme.
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Hindu, Indian
Wealthy in Cows
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English American
God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.
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Tamil
Mera Shubh
REFORM UK
REFORM UK
REFORM UK
REFORM UK
REFORM UK
n.
One who effects a reformation or amendment; one who labors for, or urges, reform; as, a reformer of manners, or of abuses.
n.
Amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved; reformation; as, reform of elections; reform of government.
v. t.
To form; to shape.
v. t.
A writing by which some act or event, or a number of acts or events, is recorded; a register; as, a record of the acts of the Hebrew kings; a record of the variations of temperature during a certain time; a family record.
prep.
In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.
a.
Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.
v. t.
To form; to fashion.
a.
Amended in character and life; as, a reformed gambler or drunkard.
v. i.
To make a report, or response, in respect of a matter inquired of, a duty enjoined, or information expected; as, the committee will report at twelve o'clock.
adv.
In the manner of a reform; for the purpose of reform.
v. t.
To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.
v. i.
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits; as, a man of settled habits of vice will seldom reform.
v. t.
Sound; noise; as, the report of a pistol or cannon.
v. t.
Hence: To send or direct away; to send or direct elsewhere, as for treatment, aid, information, decision, etc.; to make over, or pass over, to another; as, to refer a student to an author; to refer a beggar to an officer; to refer a bill to a committee; a court refers a matter of fact to a commissioner for investigation, or refers a question of law to a superior tribunal.
v. t.
To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better; to amend; to correct; as, to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals.
v. t.
To refer.
v. t.
To spoil the form of; to mar in form; to misshape; to disfigure.
a.
Having the form or shape of a kidney; as, a reniform mineral; a reniform leaf.
a.
Having a triple form or character.
v. t.
To form beforehand, or for special ends.