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Flaherty

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Name — An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Flaithbheartaigh, meaning "descendant of the bright ruler."

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Etymology

From Irish Flaithbheartach, Flaithbheartaigh (“bright ruler”), from flaith (“prince, ruler”) + Proto-Celtic *berxtos (“bright, shining”), cognate with Proto-Germanic *berhtaz (“bright, shining”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Flaherty” mean?

The word “Flaherty” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Flaithbheartaigh, meaning "descendant of the bright ruler.".

How do you use “Flaherty” in a sentence?

Here is “Flaherty” used in a sentence: “Flaherty directed one of the earliest documentary films.”

What part of speech is “Flaherty”?

“Flaherty” is a name.

Related words

Flaharty Fleharty Fluharty

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