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Molloy (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “The Molloy family emigrated from County Offaly to Boston.”

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A surname of Irish origin.
"The Molloy family emigrated from County Offaly to Boston."
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Etymology

Anglicized from Irish Ó Maolmhuaidh, meaning "descendant of Maolmhuadh."

Origin: Irish

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What does “Molloy” mean?
The word “Molloy” means a surname of Irish origin.
How do you use “Molloy” in a sentence?
Here is “Molloy” used in a sentence: “The Molloy family emigrated from County Offaly to Boston.”
What part of speech is “Molloy”?
“Molloy” is a name.
Where does the word “Molloy” come from?
The word “Molloy” comes from Irish. Anglicized from Irish Ó Maolmhuaidh, meaning "descendant of Maolmhuadh.".

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