Ross
/raws/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ross is a English name meaning "Bluff or Cliff". Scottish and English. Derived from the Gaelic word "ros," meaning a promontory or headland, or from the Norman personal name "Roscelin."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic raws
IPA ɹɔs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as raws. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ross
- · Ross Macdonald - Author
- · Ross Perot - Businessman
- · Ross Lynch - Actor
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