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Corcoran
Corcoran (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion.". Example: “Corcoran managed the family pub for decades.”
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An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion."
"Corcoran managed the family pub for decades."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Corcorans
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Etymology
It comes from Irish Ó Corcráin (literally "descendant of Corcrán"), and is a variant of Cochrane.
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What does “Corcoran” mean?
The word “Corcoran” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion.".
How do you use “Corcoran” in a sentence?
Here is “Corcoran” used in a sentence: “Corcoran managed the family pub for decades.”
What part of speech is “Corcoran”?
“Corcoran” is a name.
What is the meaning of Corcoran?
"Corcoran" (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion.".
