Murray
Murray (name) means a Scottish surname derived from Scottish Gaelic, also used as a given name; also the name of a major river in Australia. Example: “The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.”
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Murrays plural
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Etymology
From the place name Moray in northeastern Scotland, ultimately from Proto-Celtic mori ("sea") and treba ("settlement").
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What does “Murray” mean?
The word “Murray” means a Scottish surname derived from Scottish Gaelic, also used as a given name; also the name of a major river in Australia.
How do you pronounce “Murray”?
“Murray” is pronounced MUH-ree (/ˈmʌɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Murray” in a sentence?
Here is “Murray” used in a sentence: “The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.”
What part of speech is “Murray”?
“Murray” is a name.
Where does the word “Murray” come from?
The word “Murray” comes from Proto-Celtic. From the place name Moray in northeastern Scotland, ultimately from Proto-Celtic mori ("sea") and treba ("settlement").
Is “Murray” a common word?
“Murray” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Murray a first name or a surname?
Murray is used as both. It is a Scottish surname derived from Scottish Gaelic, and it is also given as a first name. The same spelling covers both uses.
What is the Murray in Australia?
The Murray is the name of a major river in Australia, distinct from the personal name. When capitalised in an Australian context, it usually refers to this river rather than to a person.
Where does the surname Murray come from?
Murray is a Scottish surname that derives from Scottish Gaelic. Beyond its use as a family name, it also serves as a given name.
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