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Stirling
STUR-lihng
Stirling (name) means a Scottish surname and city in central Scotland, also used as a given name. Example: “His grandfather grew up near Stirling Castle.”
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A Scottish surname and city in central Scotland, also used as a given name.
"His grandfather grew up near Stirling Castle."
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Etymology
Stirling was borrowed from Middle Scots Stirveling, from Early Scots Strivelin, Strivelyn, likely going back to Old Irish sreb, srib (“stream”) plus linn (“pool, lake”). It is cognate with Old French Estrivelin and Middle Welsh Ystriflin.
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What does “Stirling” mean?
The word “Stirling” means a Scottish surname and city in central Scotland, also used as a given name.
How do you pronounce “Stirling”?
“Stirling” is pronounced STUR-lihng (/ˈstɝ.lɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Stirling” in a sentence?
Here is “Stirling” used in a sentence: “His grandfather grew up near Stirling Castle.”
What part of speech is “Stirling”?
“Stirling” is a name.
Is “Stirling” a common word?
“Stirling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
