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Sharkey
SHAH-kee
Sharkey (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Sharkey was a well-known name in the neighborhood.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Sharkey was a well-known name in the neighborhood."
How to use Sharkey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish family name meaning roughly "descendant of the beloved."
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Etymology
An anglicized form of Irish Ó Searcaigh, meaning "descendant of the beloved one."
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What does “Sharkey” mean?
The word “Sharkey” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish family name meaning roughly "descendant of the beloved.".
How do you pronounce “Sharkey”?
“Sharkey” is pronounced SHAH-kee (/ˈʃɑɹki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sharkey” in a sentence?
Here is “Sharkey” used in a sentence: “Sharkey was a well-known name in the neighborhood.”
What part of speech is “Sharkey”?
“Sharkey” is a name.
Where does the word “Sharkey” come from?
The word “Sharkey” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of Irish Ó Searcaigh, meaning "descendant of the beloved one.".
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