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Marr

Marr (name) means a surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family. Example: “Andrew Marr is a well-known British journalist.”

name

A surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family.

"Andrew Marr is a well-known British journalist."

How to use Marr

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname with several unrelated historical origins.

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Etymology

* As a Scottish surname, from the district of Mar in Aberdeenshire, itself named after the clan (see also Clan Mar). * As an English surname, from placenames derived from Old Norse marr (“marsh, pool, fen”). * As a Chinese surname, Romanized from 馬 /马 (mǎ), see Ma.

Origin: Old Norse

Rhymes for Marr

arr parr carr barr Farr Karr Tarr starr

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marr” mean?

The word “Marr” means a surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family. In plain terms, a surname with several unrelated historical origins.

How do you use “Marr” in a sentence?

Here is “Marr” used in a sentence: “Andrew Marr is a well-known British journalist.”

What part of speech is “Marr”?

“Marr” is a name.

What is the meaning of Marr?

"Marr" (name) means a surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family.