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Halloran

Halloran (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “The O'Halloran family emigrated from Galway in the 1800s.”

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A surname of Irish origin.
"The O'Halloran family emigrated from Galway in the 1800s."

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In plain EnglishAn Irish family name, often also spelled O'Halloran.

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Hallorans plural

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Etymology

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAllmhuráin, from a personal name meaning roughly "foreigner."

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Halloran” mean?

The word “Halloran” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish family name, often also spelled O'Halloran.

How do you use “Halloran” in a sentence?

Here is “Halloran” used in a sentence: “The O'Halloran family emigrated from Galway in the 1800s.”

What part of speech is “Halloran”?

“Halloran” is a name.

Where does the word “Halloran” come from?

The word “Halloran” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAllmhuráin, from a personal name meaning roughly "foreigner.".

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