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Kavanaugh

Kavanaugh (name) means a surname of Irish origin, a variant of Kavanagh. Example: “Brett Kavanaugh serves as a justice on the US Supreme Court.”

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A surname of Irish origin, a variant of Kavanagh.

"Brett Kavanaugh serves as a justice on the US Supreme Court."

How to use Kavanaugh

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In plain EnglishAn Irish surname, spelled slightly differently from the more traditional Kavanagh.

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Kavanaughs plural

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Etymology

A variant spelling of the Irish surname Kavanagh.

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Kavanaugh

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kavanaugh” mean?

The word “Kavanaugh” means a surname of Irish origin, a variant of Kavanagh. In plain terms, an Irish surname, spelled slightly differently from the more traditional Kavanagh.

How do you use “Kavanaugh” in a sentence?

Here is “Kavanaugh” used in a sentence: “Brett Kavanaugh serves as a justice on the US Supreme Court.”

What part of speech is “Kavanaugh”?

“Kavanaugh” is a name.

Where does the word “Kavanaugh” come from?

The word “Kavanaugh” comes from Irish. A variant spelling of the Irish surname Kavanagh.

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