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Carey
KEH-uh-ree
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An English and Irish surname, and a unisex given name, often derived from Welsh place names or from the Irish surname Ó Ciardha.
"Mariah Carey is one of the best-known bearers of the surname."
How to Use Carey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and given name with Welsh and Irish roots.
Word Forms
Careys plural
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Mariah _____ is one of the best-known bearers of the surname.