Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Surnames
    • Advanced Search
    • Most Common
    • Namesakes
    • Submitted Surnames
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • Meanings
    • First Name Site
    • Place Name Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • First Name Site
  • Place Name Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Surnames
  • Advanced Search
  • Most Common
  • Namesakes
  • Submitted Surnames
  • Message Boards
  • Submit a Name
  • Meanings
Sign In   Register

Kavanagh

SurnamePopularityRelated NamesRelatedCommentsNamesakes
add to your listSave
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish

Meaning & History

Expand Links
Derived from the Irish Gaelic name Caomhánach, which means "a student of saint Caomhán". It was the name used by a 12th-century king of Leinster, Domhnall Caomhánach, the eldest son of the historic Irish king Diarmait Mac Murchada.

Related Names

Details
VariantsCaomhánach, Cavanagh, Cavanah, Cavanaugh, Kavanah, Kavanaugh, Ó Caoimháin

Categories

kings, princes
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Entry updated December 3, 2014

SurnamePopularityRelatedCommentsNamesakes
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact