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Shaw

From a surname derived from Old English sceaga meaning "thicket", or from Scottish Gaelic sitheach meaning "wolf".

Meaning and origin

Shaw is a given name taken from an English surname.

How to pronounce Shaw

English (US)SHAW /ʃɔː/

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