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Definition of murray

murray

/ˈmɜːr.i/
mur · ray
Plural:Murrays
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• noun

1

A common surname of Scottish origin, originally denoting someone from the region of Moray.

Example

"The museum curator, Dr. Murray, will be guiding the private tour this afternoon."

2

Australian A major river in southeastern Australia, which is the longest in the country, flowing from the Australian Alps to the Southern Ocean.

3

A male given name, traditionally transferred from the surname.

Example

"Murray submitted his architectural designs for the new community center ahead of schedule."

• Rhymes for murray

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Scottish surname, which itself originates from the region of Moray in Scotland, from the Celtic or Pictish word meaning 'sea settlement'. The prominent Australian river was named by Charles Sturt after the British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, Sir George Murray.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Murray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/murray
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