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Mooney M-30
Mooney is a family name, which is probably predominantly derived from the Irish Ó Maonaigh, pronounced Om-weeneey. It can also be spelled Moony, Moonie, Mainey, Mauney, Meaney and Meeney depending on the dialectic pronunciation that was anglicised. Origins The origin of the Moony or Mooney families is lost in antiquity. The name is derived from ''maoin'', a Irish language, Gaelic word meaning ''wealth'' or ''treasure of treasure'', hence when O'Maonaigh was anglicised to Mooney it meant ''the descendant of the wealthy one.'' According to Irish lore, the Mooney family comes from one of the largest and most noble Irish lines. They are said to be descendants of the ancient Irish King Érimón, Heremon, who, along with his brother Herber, conquered Ireland. Heremon slew his brother shortly after their invasion, took the throne for himself, and fathered a line of kings of Ireland that include Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, Malachi II, and Niall of the Nine Hostages, King Niall of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meaney
Meaney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Aislinn Meaney (born 1998), Irish association footballer * Audrey Meaney (1931–2021), English archaeologist and historian * Colm Meaney (born 1953), Irish actor * Con Meaney (1890–1970), Irish politician and farmer * Denis Meaney (1936–2011), Australian rugby league player * Kevin Meaney (1956–2016), American comedian and actor * Kevin Meaney (Gaelic footballer), Irish football player * John Meaney (born 1957), British science fiction author * John Meaney (footballer) (born 1919), English footballer * Liam Meaney (born 1972), Irish hurler * Michael Meaney (born 1951), Canadian professor specializing in biological psychiatry, neurology, and neurosurgery * Michael Meaney (darts player) (born 1989), Irish darts player * Nick Meaney (born 1997), Australian rugby league player * Patrick Meaney, American film director, screenwriter, producer, comic book writer, and editor * Sean Meaney (born 1986), rugby player * Thoma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |