"MacMillan" meaning in English

See MacMillan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /məkˈmɪlən/ [UK, US] Forms: McMillan [alternative], Macmillan [alternative], MacMillen [alternative], McMillen [alternative], Macmillen [alternative]
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic. For many people so surnamed today (worldwide), their name can be traced back to the Clan MacMillan. The word roots are covered at McMillan. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gd|-}} Scottish Gaelic Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} MacMillan
  1. A surname of Scottish origin. Wikipedia link: Clan MacMillan Translations (a surname): مکمیلان (mak-milân) (Persian)

Alternative forms

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