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Daly

DAY-lee

Daly (name) means a surname of Irish origin, also the name of a river in Australia. Example: “The Daly River flows through the Northern Territory of Australia.”

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A surname of Irish origin, also the name of a river in Australia.
"The Daly River flows through the Northern Territory of Australia."

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Etymology

Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh, from dálach ("frequenting meetings").

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Daly” mean?

The word “Daly” means a surname of Irish origin, also the name of a river in Australia.

How do you pronounce “Daly”?

“Daly” is pronounced DAY-lee (/ˈdeɪli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Daly” in a sentence?

Here is “Daly” used in a sentence: “The Daly River flows through the Northern Territory of Australia.”

What part of speech is “Daly”?

“Daly” is a name.

Where does the word “Daly” come from?

The word “Daly” comes from Irish. Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh, from dálach ("frequenting meetings").

Is “Daly” a common word?

“Daly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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