About Mcgillan
The surname McGillan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Fhaolain, meaning "son of the servant of St. Fillan." St. Fillan was a 7th-century Irish saint, and the name McGillan suggests a connection to his religious service. The name is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and variations of the surname include MacGillan, MacGilleon, and MacGillon.
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Here's how to represent Mcgillan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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