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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").
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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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