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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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