The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Hanrahan an Irish name?
Hanrahan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAnradháin.
What does the surname Hanrahan mean?
Hanrahan (Irish: Ó hAnradháin) means “descendant of Anradhán, 'warrior, champion'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Hanrahan from?
The historic homeland of the Hanrahan name is Clare, Limerick, Tipperary. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Hanrahan?
Ó hAnradháin. Related spellings: O'Hanrahan, Handrahan.
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