"MacLean" meaning in English

See MacLean in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: MacLeans [plural]
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain, meaning "son of the servant of John". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gd|MacGilleEathain}} Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} MacLean (plural MacLeans)
  1. A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic. Synonyms: Maclean, Mac Lean, McLean, Mclean, Mc Lean, Malean, MaLean, M'Lean, Lean
    Sense id: en-MacLean-en-name-BVNBS1Qr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames, English undefined derivations

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