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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ferguson
"Niall Ferguson est un historien célèbre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A surname of Scottish origin.
"Many notable individuals, such as the economist Niall Ferguson, bear the surname Ferguson." - 2
A reference to a specific place or institution named after someone with the surname Ferguson.
"Ferguson University is known for its strong engineering programs."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Ferguson is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'MacFearghuis', meaning 'son of Fearghus'. The name Fearghus itself is composed of elements meaning 'man' and 'strength'. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Ferguson, as it spread through Scotland and later into other English-speaking regions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ferguson" is said worldwide
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Ferguson
Transliteration: Ferguson
"Niall Ferguson est un historien célèbre."
Ferguson
Transliteration: Ferguson
"Niall Ferguson ist ein bekannter Historiker."
Ferguson
Transliteration: Ferguson
"Niall Ferguson è uno storico famoso."
Ferguson
Transliteration: Ferguson
"Niall Ferguson es un historiador famoso."
Ferguson
Transliteration: Ferguson
"Niall Ferguson é um historiador famoso."
फर्ग्यूसन
Transliteration: Fargyusan
"नाइल फर्ग्यूसन एक प्रसिद्ध इतिहासकार हैं।"
弗格森
Transliteration: Fúgé sēn
"奈尔·弗格森是一位著名的历史学家。"
퍼거슨
Transliteration: Peogeoseun
"나일 퍼거슨은 유명한 역사학자입니다."
ファーガソン
Transliteration: Fāgason
"ナイル・ファーガソンは著名な歴史家です。"
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