Gender: Male
Popularity Rank: #16,174,094
Ian Donald was an English physician who pioneered the diagnostic use of ultrasound in obstetrics, enabling the visual discovery of abnormalities during pregnancy. Donald was born in Cornwall, England, to a Scottish family of physicians. He was educated in Scotland and South Africa before studying medicine at the University of London in 1930, and became the third generation of doctors in his family. At the start of World War II, Donald was drafted into the Royal Air Force as a medical officer, where he developed an interest in radar and sonar. In 1952, at St Thomas' Hospital, he used what he learned in the RAF to build a respirator for newborn babies with respiratory problems.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
On the name Ian Donald, Ian means God is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John. Donald means World Ruler, Ruler of the World, Brown Stranger, World Mighty, Great Chief, Great, Chief.
The name Ian Donald is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ian Donald is predominantly used in countries such as South Africa.
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At NamesLook, the name Ian Donald is recorded 1 times globally, ranking it as the 16,174,094th most common name worldwide.
Ian Donald is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1 occurrences, making it the 422,218th most popular name in the country.
Ian Donald was an English physician who pioneered the diagnostic use of ultrasound in obstetrics, enabling the visual discovery of abnormalities during pregnancy. Donald was born in Cornwall, England, to a Scottish family of physicians. He was educated in Scotland and South Africa before studying medicine at the University of London in 1930, and became the third generation of doctors in his family. At the start of World War II, Donald was drafted into the Royal Air Force as a medical officer, where he developed an interest in radar and sonar. In 1952, at St Thomas' Hospital, he used what he learned in the RAF to build a respirator for newborn babies with respiratory problems.
Ian Richard Donald is a Scottish former footballer who played as a full back for Manchester United, Partick Thistle and Arbroath in the 1970s. He later took up a position on the Aberdeen board of directors, before eventually becoming chairman in 1994.
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