Etymology

McGovern

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

Scottish Gaelic Mac Samhradháin
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · derived fromMac Samhradháin“son of Samhradhán”
  2. English todayMcGovern

Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Samhradháin (“son of Samhradhán”), diminutive of samhradh (“summer”).

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