Ùisdean
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| Ùisdean | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Language(s) | Scottish Gaelic |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old Norse |
| Word/name | Eysteinn |
| Derivation | ey, ei + steinn |
| Meaning | "always", "forever" + "stone" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Hùisdean; Uisdean |
| Anglicisation(s) | Hugh |
Ùisdean (or Uisdean or Hùisdean) is a Scottish Gaelic masculine given name.[1][2] It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Eysteinn, which is composed of ey, meaning "always", "forever"; and steinn, meaning "stone". Ùisdean may be anglicised as Hugh (note that Hugh is also an anglicised form of the unrelated name Aodh).[1] The name may refer to:
- Hugh of Sleat (1437–1498), Scottish clan founder
- Uisdean MacDonald (1929–2013), Scottish politician
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