A brand of car (automobile) originating in Australia.
"The classic Holden Commodore remains a beloved symbol of Australian automotive history."
"Collectors often seek out rare holden models from the 1950s due to their classic design."
past participle of hold
"The broken fence was helden together by a few remaining nails until it completely collapsed during the storm."
A surname.
"Many residents in the small town share the surname Holden."
The word holden comes from the Old English verb healden and entered Middle English with its original meaning of "to keep" or "retain." Although it can be broken down into the parts hold and -en, this is a later surface analysis rather than how the word was originally formed.