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Sutherland
SUH-thuh-luhnd
Sutherland (name) means a Scottish surname and place name meaning "southern land," referring to a historic county in the Scottish Highlands. Example: “Donald Sutherland starred in dozens of films over his career.”
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A Scottish surname and place name meaning "southern land," referring to a historic county in the Scottish Highlands.
"Donald Sutherland starred in dozens of films over his career."
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Etymology
The name of the county is from Old Norse Suðrland, from suðr (“south”) + land (“land”), named from the point of view of Orkney and Shetland. In some cases, the surname may represent the equivalent formation in Old English.
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Sutherlandshire
Rhymes for Sutherland
overland
neverland
Cumberland
Sunderland
motherland
fatherland
wonderland
Switzerland
Northumberland
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Sutherland” mean?
The word “Sutherland” means a Scottish surname and place name meaning "southern land," referring to a historic county in the Scottish Highlands.
How do you pronounce “Sutherland”?
“Sutherland” is pronounced SUH-thuh-luhnd (/ˈsʌðə(ɹ)lənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sutherland” in a sentence?
Here is “Sutherland” used in a sentence: “Donald Sutherland starred in dozens of films over his career.”
What is another word for “Sutherland”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Sutherland” include Sutherlandshire.
What part of speech is “Sutherland”?
“Sutherland” is a name.
Is “Sutherland” a common word?
“Sutherland” is an uncommon word in modern English.
