The Etymology of Aberdeen (which is the meaning / origin of the word) is that of the name first used for the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the original, which then gave its name to other Aberdeens around the world as Aberdonians left Scotland to settle in the New World and other colonies.
Aberdeen is pronounced i/æbərˈdiːn/ in Received Pronunciation, and (with a short a sound) in Scottish Standard English. The local Doric pronunciation, (with a long a sound), is frequently rendered "Aiberdein".
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