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What does Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair's Gaelic name mean?

  • Alasdair, son of Alexander

  • Alexander, son of Alasdair

  • Reverend Alexander

  • Alexander's son Alasdair

Answer

The name Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair translates to "Alexander, son of the Master Alexander." It's a patronymic name common in Gaelic cultures, where the first name is followed by the father's name and a patronymic suffix like "mac" (son of) or "nic" (daughter of). In this case, Alasdair's father was also named Alexander, hence the repetition of the name.
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