Kearney
Kearney (name) means an Irish surname, also used as a given name. Example: “Kearney is a common surname among families of Irish descent.”
How to use Kearney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname that also names several towns in the United States and Canada.
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_____ is a common surname among families of Irish descent.
Etymology
From the Irish surname Ó Ceithearnaigh.
Rhymes for Kearney
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What does “Kearney” mean?
The word “Kearney” means an Irish surname, also used as a given name. In plain terms, an Irish surname that also names several towns in the United States and Canada.
How do you use “Kearney” in a sentence?
Here is “Kearney” used in a sentence: “Kearney is a common surname among families of Irish descent.”
What part of speech is “Kearney”?
“Kearney” is a name.
Where does the word “Kearney” come from?
The word “Kearney” comes from Irish. From the Irish surname Ó Ceithearnaigh.
How many meanings does “Kearney” have?
“Kearney” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an Irish surname, also used as a given name.
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