Etymology

Maclean

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Today it means: A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic. Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain
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Maclean · proper noun1

From Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain, patronymic form of a personal name meaning "servant of (Saint) John".

MacLean · proper noun2

  1. Scottish Gaelic · derived fromMacGilleEathain
  2. English todayMacLean

From Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain, meaning "son of the servant of John".

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