Macklan

Macklan Meaning & Origin

About Macklan
The name "Macklan" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacLachlainn," meaning "son of Lachlan." Lachlan is a Scottish name that has roots in the Gaelic word "lach," which translates to "lake." Therefore, the name "Macklan" can be interpreted as "son of the one who dwells by the lake." It carries a sense of connection to nature and the Scottish heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Macklan are male.

Macklan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 46.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/macklan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macklan in Braille

Here's how to represent Macklan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Macklan in braille

How to Spell the Name Macklan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Macklan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Macklan in sign language

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