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Mooney

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Mooney (noun) means a surname of Irish origin, from Ó Maonaigh, meaning roughly "descendant of the wealthy or beloved one.".

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A surname of Irish origin, from Ó Maonaigh, meaning roughly "descendant of the wealthy or beloved one."

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In plain EnglishA family name of Irish origin.

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Plural
Mooneys
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Etymology

An anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Maonaigh.

Origin: Irish

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What does “Mooney” mean?
The word “Mooney” means a surname of Irish origin, from Ó Maonaigh, meaning roughly "descendant of the wealthy or beloved one.". In plain terms, a family name of Irish origin.
What part of speech is “Mooney”?
“Mooney” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mooney” come from?
The word “Mooney” comes from Irish. An anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Maonaigh.
What is the meaning of Mooney?
"Mooney" (noun) means a surname of Irish origin, from Ó Maonaigh, meaning roughly "descendant of the wealthy or beloved one.".

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