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Mein

Mein (name) means a Scottish surname, a variant of Mayne, derived from a place name. Example: “Mein served on the local school board.”

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A Scottish surname, a variant of Mayne, derived from a place name.

"Mein served on the local school board."

Word forms

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Etymology

* Borrowed from Dutch and German Mein, from the personal name Maino, Meino, from a derivative of Proto-West Germanic *magan (“to be able, be strong”). * Also as a German surname, from the adjective (ge)mein (“mean, nasty”). * As a Scottish surname, variant of Main.

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for Mein

vein rein bein Hein Fein stein Klein herein protein therein wherein Hussein

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mein” mean?

The word “Mein” means a Scottish surname, a variant of Mayne, derived from a place name.

How do you use “Mein” in a sentence?

Here is “Mein” used in a sentence: “Mein served on the local school board.”

What part of speech is “Mein”?

“Mein” is a name.

Is “Mein” a common word?

“Mein” is an uncommon word in modern English.