Macarthur
A Scottish surname meaning "son of Arthur", used occasionally as a given name in English-speaking contexts.
Meaning and origin
Macarthur derives from the Scottish patronymic tradition, combining "Mac" (son of) with the given name Arthur.
How to pronounce Macarthur
| English (US) | muh-KAR-tur /məkˈɑrθər/ |
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