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Type Surname
Pronounced Pron. MAR  [key]
Other Forms FormsO'Meachair, O'Meagher, O'Mara, Mahir, O'Marr, Maghar, Marr

Meaning & History

The originally spelling was "O'Meachair" which means the 'kindly' or the 'generous'. The Maher family resided in the O'Carrol
Kingdom along with the O'Caseys, O'Haras/O'Hares and the O'Garas.
Added 6/11/2014 by anonymous
Edited 3/5/2020 by Mike C and pinkivory

Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Croatian

Meaning & History

Colloquial term for "master".
Added 11/2/2020 by Drosum
Edited 11/4/2020 by Drosum