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Donahue (name) means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Donnchadha, notably borne by talk-show host Phil Donahue. Example: “Phil Donahue hosted a long-running television talk show.”

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A surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Donnchadha, notably borne by talk-show host Phil Donahue.
"Phil Donahue hosted a long-running television talk show."
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Donahues
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Etymology

A reduced, Anglicized form of Irish Ó Donnchadha ("descendant of Donnchadh"), a personal name made up of the elements donn ("brown-haired") and cath ("battle").

Origin: Irish

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What does “Donahue” mean?
The word “Donahue” means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Donnchadha, notably borne by talk-show host Phil Donahue.
How do you use “Donahue” in a sentence?
Here is “Donahue” used in a sentence: “Phil Donahue hosted a long-running television talk show.”
What part of speech is “Donahue”?
“Donahue” is a name.
What is the meaning of Donahue?
"Donahue" (name) means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Donnchadha, notably borne by talk-show host Phil Donahue.