1. (noun) the place where someone was born

• place of birth

2. (noun) where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

• cradle
• place of origin
• provenance
• provenience

1. (noun) the place where someone was born

• place
• spot
• topographic point

2. (noun) where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

• beginning
• origin
• root
• rootage
• source