Danaher
“descendant of Duineachar, ‘man-loving’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Danaher an Irish name?
Danaher is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Duineachair.
What does the surname Danaher mean?
Danaher (Irish: Ó Duineachair) means “descendant of Duineachar, ‘man-loving’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Danaher from?
The historic homeland of the Danaher name is Tipperary, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Danaher?
Ó Duineachair. Related spellings: Dannaher, Danagher, Daniher, Donaher, Deneher, Donogher.
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