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Fraser
FRAY-zuh
Fraser (name) means a Scottish surname of Norman French origin. Example: “Fraser is one of the best-known Highland clan names.”
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A Scottish surname of Norman French origin.
"Fraser is one of the best-known Highland clan names."
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A major river in British Columbia, Canada, named after the explorer Simon Fraser.
"Salmon migrate up the Fraser River to spawn."
How to use Fraser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish clan surname, also used for a Canadian river and various given names.
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_____ is one of the best-known Highland clan names.
Etymology
This is a Scottish surname thought to come from Norman, though it does not match any obvious places in France; it may instead be a corrupted transcription of a Middle Irish name. More at Fraser.
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What does “Fraser” mean?
The word “Fraser” means a Scottish surname of Norman French origin. In plain terms, a Scottish clan surname, also used for a Canadian river and various given names.
How do you pronounce “Fraser”?
“Fraser” is pronounced FRAY-zuh (/ˈfɹeɪzə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fraser” in a sentence?
Here is “Fraser” used in a sentence: “Fraser is one of the best-known Highland clan names.”
What part of speech is “Fraser”?
“Fraser” is a name.
Is “Fraser” a common word?
“Fraser” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Fraser” have?
“Fraser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scottish surname of Norman French origin.
Is Fraser a first name or a surname?
Fraser is primarily known as a surname, specifically a Scottish surname of Norman French origin, though it is also used as a given name in some cases.
Why is the Fraser River in Canada called that?
The Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada, is named after Simon Fraser, the explorer who navigated and mapped much of the river.
What is the origin of the surname Fraser?
The surname Fraser has Norman French origins and became established as a Scottish clan name, historically associated with the Scottish Highlands.
