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Kearney
Kearney (name) means an Irish surname, also used as a given name. Example: “Kearney is a common surname among families of Irish descent.”
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An Irish surname, also used as a given name.
"Kearney is a common surname among families of Irish descent."
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The name of several places in North America, including cities in Nebraska and Missouri.
"Kearney, Nebraska sits roughly halfway between Denver and Omaha."
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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Etymology
From the Irish surname Ó Ceithearnaigh.
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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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