Major

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒəɹ/(American English) /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from the given name Mauger, a Norman French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear". The name can also be given in reference to the English word major.

Related Names

RootMajor (surname)

Popularity

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Entry updated December 1, 2024