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McGrath
muh-GRAW
McGrath (name) means an Irish surname meaning "son of grace" or referring to a chieftain's son. Example: “McGrath is a well-known surname in Ireland and Australia.”
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An Irish surname meaning "son of grace" or referring to a chieftain's son.
"McGrath is a well-known surname in Ireland and Australia."
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Etymology
This is the Anglicised form of Irish Mac Craith, which may be a variant of Mac Raith ("son of Rath"), a byname built on rath ("abundance, prosperity").
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What does “McGrath” mean?
The word “McGrath” means an Irish surname meaning "son of grace" or referring to a chieftain's son.
How do you pronounce “McGrath”?
“McGrath” is pronounced muh-GRAW (/məˈɡɹɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “McGrath” in a sentence?
Here is “McGrath” used in a sentence: “McGrath is a well-known surname in Ireland and Australia.”
What part of speech is “McGrath”?
“McGrath” is a name.
Is “McGrath” a common word?
“McGrath” is an uncommon word in modern English.
