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Kearns

Kearns (name) means an Irish surname. Example: “Kearns is a common surname in parts of Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.”

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An Irish surname.
"Kearns is a common surname in parts of Ireland and among the Irish diaspora."
2
A place name, including a city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
"Kearns, Utah grew rapidly as a suburb of Salt Lake City."

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In plain EnglishAn Irish surname, also used for a Utah city.

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Kearnses plural

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Etymology

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Céirín, related to the word ciar, meaning "dark."

Origin: Irish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Kearns” mean?

The word “Kearns” means an Irish surname. In plain terms, an Irish surname, also used for a Utah city.

How do you use “Kearns” in a sentence?

Here is “Kearns” used in a sentence: “Kearns is a common surname in parts of Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.”

What part of speech is “Kearns”?

“Kearns” is a name.

Where does the word “Kearns” come from?

The word “Kearns” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Céirín, related to the word ciar, meaning "dark.".

How many meanings does “Kearns” have?

“Kearns” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an Irish surname.

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