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Mulcahy

muhl-KA-hee
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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."
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Plural
Mulcahys
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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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