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McGovern.

A surname from Irish or Scottish Gaelic.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/məˈɡʌvən/Received-Pronunciation/məˈɡʌvɚn/General-American
  1. A surname from Irish or Scottish Gaelic.

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  2. A census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Where this word comes from

Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Samhradháin (“son of Samhradhán”), diminutive of samhradh (“summer”).

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