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Stevenson

STEE-vuhn-suhn

Stevenson (name) means an English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Steven," notably borne by author Robert Louis Stevenson. Example: “Stevenson wrote "Treasure Island" and "Jekyll and Hyde.”

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An English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Steven," notably borne by author Robert Louis Stevenson.
"Stevenson wrote "Treasure Island" and "Jekyll and Hyde.""

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What does “Stevenson” mean?

The word “Stevenson” means an English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Steven," notably borne by author Robert Louis Stevenson.

How do you pronounce “Stevenson”?

“Stevenson” is pronounced STEE-vuhn-suhn (/ˈstiː.vən.sən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Stevenson” in a sentence?

Here is “Stevenson” used in a sentence: “Stevenson wrote "Treasure Island" and "Jekyll and Hyde.".”

What part of speech is “Stevenson”?

“Stevenson” is a name.

Is “Stevenson” a common word?

“Stevenson” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Who is a notable person with the surname Stevenson?

The surname Stevenson is notably borne by author Robert Louis Stevenson, best known for his classic works of fiction.

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