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Maclean (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of John," associated with the Clan MacLean. Example: “Maclean traced his ancestry to the Isle of Mull.”

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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of John," associated with the Clan MacLean.
"Maclean traced his ancestry to the Isle of Mull."
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_____ traced his ancestry to the Isle of Mull.

Etymology

From Gaelic "Mac Gille Eoin," meaning "son of the servant of (Saint) John."

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What does “Maclean” mean?
The word “Maclean” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of John," associated with the Clan MacLean.
How do you use “Maclean” in a sentence?
Here is “Maclean” used in a sentence: “Maclean traced his ancestry to the Isle of Mull.”
What part of speech is “Maclean”?
“Maclean” is a name.
What is the meaning of Maclean?
"Maclean" (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of John," associated with the Clan MacLean.