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Reilly

REYE-lee

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.”

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An Irish surname and modern unisex given name, meaning "descendants of Raghallach."
"Reilly played fiddle at the pub every Friday night."

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Etymology

From Irish Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendants of Raghallach."

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

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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