Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duncan
Noun
/ˈdʌn.kən/
Definition
A name of Scottish origin, often used as a given name or surname.
Examples
- Duncan was a brave leader in the clan battles.
- In Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’, King Duncan is a central character.
Meaning
Duncan historically means ‘dark warrior’ or ‘brown warrior’ in Gaelic.
Synonyms
- None specifically as it is a proper name
