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Rafferty

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Name — An Irish surname.

Etymology

An anglicised form of the Irish Ó Rabhartaigh, meaning "descendant of Rabhartach," a name built on rabharta, "flood" or "spring tide."

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What does “Rafferty” mean?

The word “Rafferty” means an Irish surname. In plain terms, an Irish family name, often seen today as a first name too.

How do you use “Rafferty” in a sentence?

Here is “Rafferty” used in a sentence: “The Rafferty family emigrated from County Galway in the 1920s.”

What part of speech is “Rafferty”?

“Rafferty” is a name.

Where does the word “Rafferty” come from?

The word “Rafferty” comes from Irish. An anglicised form of the Irish Ó Rabhartaigh, meaning "descendant of Rabhartach," a name built on rabharta, "flood" or "spring tide.".

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