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Hamill

Hamill (name) means a surname of Irish origin, notably borne by actor Mark Hamill. Example: “Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films.”

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A surname of Irish origin, notably borne by actor Mark Hamill.
"Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films."

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Etymology

From Irish Ó hÁdhmaill, "descendant of Ádhmall," a nickname meaning "active."

Origin: Irish

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What does “Hamill” mean?

The word “Hamill” means a surname of Irish origin, notably borne by actor Mark Hamill.

How do you use “Hamill” in a sentence?

Here is “Hamill” used in a sentence: “Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films.”

What part of speech is “Hamill”?

“Hamill” is a name.

Where does the word “Hamill” come from?

The word “Hamill” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó hÁdhmaill, "descendant of Ádhmall," a nickname meaning "active.".

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