Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈoː ˈmˠiːlˠ.wu.əj/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "descendant of Maolmhuadh", Maolmhuadh being a given name meaning "proud chief", derived from Gaelic maol meaning "chief" and muadh meaning "proud, noble". Related NamesDetails VariantsMalloye, Molloy, Mulloy Categories leadership, nobility, virtues