Raeburn

Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹeɪ.bəɹn/(American English) /ˈɹeɪ.bən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a Scottish surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "stream where deer drink" (from Scots rae "roe deer" and burn "stream"). A famous bearer of the surname was Scottish portrait painter Henry Raeburn (1756-1823).

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Categories

drink, painters, rare English, rivers, surnames, water
Entry updated December 1, 2024