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Sloan

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Sloan (name) means a surname and given name of Irish and Scottish origin, meaning "warrior" or "raider.". Example: “Sloan works as an editor at a publishing house.”

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A surname and given name of Irish and Scottish origin, meaning "warrior" or "raider."
"Sloan works as an editor at a publishing house."
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Plural
Sloans
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Etymology

From Gaelic sluaghán, related to sluagh, "army, host."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sloan” mean?
The word “Sloan” means a surname and given name of Irish and Scottish origin, meaning "warrior" or "raider.".
How do you pronounce “Sloan”?
“Sloan” is pronounced slohn (/sloʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sloan” in a sentence?
Here is “Sloan” used in a sentence: “Sloan works as an editor at a publishing house.”
What part of speech is “Sloan”?
“Sloan” is a name.
Is “Sloan” a common word?
“Sloan” is an uncommon word in modern English.