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Mulcahy

muhl-KA-hee

Mulcahy (name) means an Irish surname. Example: “Mulcahy is a fairly common Irish surname.”

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An Irish surname.
"Mulcahy is a fairly common Irish surname."

Word forms

Mulcahys plural

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Etymology

A reduced anglicized form of Irish Ó Maolchathaigh ("descendant of the devotee of Saint Cathach").

Origin: Irish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Mulcahy” mean?

The word “Mulcahy” means an Irish surname.

How do you pronounce “Mulcahy”?

“Mulcahy” is pronounced muhl-KA-hee (/mʌlˈkæhiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mulcahy” in a sentence?

Here is “Mulcahy” used in a sentence: “Mulcahy is a fairly common Irish surname.”

What part of speech is “Mulcahy”?

“Mulcahy” is a name.

Where does the word “Mulcahy” come from?

The word “Mulcahy” comes from Irish. A reduced anglicized form of Irish Ó Maolchathaigh ("descendant of the devotee of Saint Cathach").

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