name

Sharkey

SHAH-kee

Sharkey (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Sharkey was a well-known name in the neighborhood.”

name

A surname of Irish origin.

"Sharkey was a well-known name in the neighborhood."

How to use Sharkey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn Irish family name meaning roughly "descendant of the beloved."

Sharkeys plural

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An anglicized form of Irish Ó Searcaigh, meaning "descendant of the beloved one."

Origin: Irish

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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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