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Delaney
dih-LAY-nee
Delaney (name) means a surname of French origin, also used as a first name for both men and women. Example: “Delaney was captain of her school's soccer team.”
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A surname of French origin, also used as a first name for both men and women.
"Delaney was captain of her school's soccer team."
How to use Delaney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and unisex first name of French and Irish background.
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Etymology
From a Norman surname referring to a place in France, literally "from the alder grove" in Old French; in Ireland it can also be an anglicization of Ó Dubhshláine.
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What does “Delaney” mean?
The word “Delaney” means a surname of French origin, also used as a first name for both men and women. In plain terms, a surname and unisex first name of French and Irish background.
How do you pronounce “Delaney”?
“Delaney” is pronounced dih-LAY-nee (/dɪˈleɪni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Delaney” in a sentence?
Here is “Delaney” used in a sentence: “Delaney was captain of her school's soccer team.”
What part of speech is “Delaney”?
“Delaney” is a name.
Where does the word “Delaney” come from?
The word “Delaney” comes from Old French. From a Norman surname referring to a place in France, literally "from the alder grove" in Old French; in Ireland it can also be an anglicization of Ó Dubhshláine.
Is “Delaney” a common word?
“Delaney” is an uncommon word in modern English.
