Reilly
Reilly (name) means an Irish surname and modern unisex given name, meaning "descendants of Raghallach.". Example: “Reilly played fiddle at the pub every Friday night.”
Word forms
Reillys plural
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_____ played fiddle at the pub every Friday night.
Etymology
From Irish Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendants of Raghallach."
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What does “Reilly” mean?
The word “Reilly” means an Irish surname and modern unisex given name, meaning "descendants of Raghallach.".
How do you pronounce “Reilly”?
“Reilly” is pronounced REYE-lee (/ˈɹaɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Reilly” in a sentence?
Here is “Reilly” used in a sentence: “Reilly played fiddle at the pub every Friday night.”
What part of speech is “Reilly”?
“Reilly” is a name.
Where does the word “Reilly” come from?
The word “Reilly” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendants of Raghallach.".
Is “Reilly” a common word?
“Reilly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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