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McPherson

muhk-FUR-suhn

McPherson (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac a' Phearsain, meaning "son of the parson.". Example: “McPherson led the choir at the local church.”

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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac a' Phearsain, meaning "son of the parson."

"McPherson led the choir at the local church."

Word forms

McPhersons plural

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac a' Phearsain (“son of the parson”), from pearsan (“parson”).

Rhymes for McPherson

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What does “McPherson” mean?

The word “McPherson” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac a' Phearsain, meaning "son of the parson.".

How do you pronounce “McPherson”?

“McPherson” is pronounced muhk-FUR-suhn (/məkˈfɜː(ɹ)sən/ in IPA).

How do you use “McPherson” in a sentence?

Here is “McPherson” used in a sentence: “McPherson led the choir at the local church.”

What part of speech is “McPherson”?

“McPherson” is a name.