Maher is a surname. It can be derived from the Irish surname

Ó Meachair Ó Meachair or O'Meachair (anglicised as Mahar, Maher, Mahir, Marr, Meagar, Meagher, Meaher, O'Maher and O'Meagher) is a Gaelic Irish surname. Ó Meachair literally means grandson/descendant of ('O' prefix) the kind, generous or hospitable (Meachair ...

, but is also found in the Arabic and Pakistani regions.

People

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Adam Maher Adam Maher (born 20 July 1993) is a Dutch professional Association football, footballer who plays for Saudi Professional League club Damac FC as a midfielder. Club career Maher made his professional debut for AZ (football club), AZ on 15 Decem ...

(born 1993), Dutch-Moroccan footballer * Ahmad or Ahmed Maher, several people, including: ** Ahmad Maher (diplomat) (1935–2010), Egyptian diplomat ** Ahmad Maher (director), Egyptian film director ** Ahmad Maher (footballer) (born 1990), Egyptian footballer **

Ahmad Mahir Pasha Ahmad ( ar, أحمد, ʾAḥmad) is an Arabic male given name common in most parts of the Muslim world. Other spellings of the name include Ahmed and Ahmet. Etymology The word derives from the root (ḥ-m-d), from the Arabic (), from the ve ...

(1888–1945), Prime Minister of Egypt, grandfather of the above ** Ahmad Maher Wridat (born 1991), Palestinian football player **

Ahmed Maher (youth leader) Ahmed Maher ( ar, أحمد ماهر ; born 2 December 1980 in Alexandria, Egypt) is one of the co-founders of the April 6 Youth Movement, and a prominent participant in the Egyptian revolution of 2011 demonstrations in Egypt in 2011. He is a ...

(born 1980), co-founder of the April 6 Youth Movement in Egypt * Ali Maher (diplomat) (1938–2016), Egyptian diplomat *

Alice Maher Alice Maher (born 1956) is a contemporary Irish artist working in a variety of media, including sculpture, photography and installation. Education Maher was born in Kilmoyler, near Bansha, County Tipperary and received her early education a ...

(born 1956), Irish painter and sculptor * Allan Maher (born 1950), Australian football player * Andrew Maher (born 1964), Australian sports journalist and broadcaster * Ben Maher (born 1983), British show jumper * Big Joe Maher (born c.1953), American blues drummer, singer and songwriter * Bill Maher (born 1956), American comedian and late-night talk show host * Bill Maher (rower) (born 1946), American rower *

Brendan Maher (disambiguation) Brendan Maher (born 1989) is an Irish hurler. Brendan Maher may also refer to: * Brendan Maher (Roscrea hurler) (born 1949), Irish hurler * Brendan Maher (psychologist) (1924–2009), American psychologist *Brendan Maher (director) Brendan Maher i ...

, several people, including: **

Brendan Maher Brendan Maher (born 5 January 1989) is an Irish Hurling, hurler who plays for club side Borris–Ileigh GAA, Borris–Ileigh and previously at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. Regarded as one of the great talents of hi ...

(born 1989), Irish name Breandán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler **

Brendan Maher (director) Brendan Maher is a director of numerous episodes of Australian television series and several British TV series and feature films. He directed episodes of ''Five Mile Creek'' (c. 1985), ''The Flying Doctors'' (c. 1986), ''Glass Babies'' (1985) and ' ...

, director of Australian TV series ** Brendan Maher (psychologist) (1924–2009), professor at Harvard University **

Brendan Maher (Roscrea hurler) Brendan Maher (born 1949) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Tipperary senior team. Born in Roscrea, County Tipperary, Maher first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linke ...

(born 1949), Irish name Breandán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler * Brett Maher (American football) (born 1989), American gridiron football player * Brett Maher (basketball) (born 1973), Australian basketball player *

Carmel Maher Carmel Anne Maher (born 5 April 1954) is an Australian politician. She was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 1991, serving one term. She represented the No Self-Government Party and later the Independe ...

(born 1954), Australian politician * Christopher Maher (born 1955), American actor and chef *

Ciarán Maher Ciarán Maher (1962 - 10 December 2012) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right corner-forward at senior level for the Dublin county team. Maher made his first appearance for the team during the 1983 championship and was a regul ...

(1962–2012), Irish name Ciarán Ó Meachair, Irish Gaelic footballer *

Davie Maher David Maher (30 November 1880 – 21 February 1936) was an English professional football inside and outside right who played in the Football League for Preston North End. Career statistics Honours Preston North End * Football League S ...

(1880–1936), English footballer *

Denis Maher Denis Maher (born 9 July 1991) is an Irish hurler. He plays hurling with his local club Thurles Sarsfields and with the Tipperary senior inter-county team since 2014. He played Minor Hurling for Tipperary in 2008 and 2009 and was a member ...

(born 1991), Irish name Denis Ó Meachair, Irish hurler *

Edwin Maher Edwin Maher is a New Zealand-born TV journalist who worked for CCTV International in Beijing before retiring in 2017. Maher established his broadcast career in Australia, working many minor roles, particularly as a weatherman, in many cities b ...

, New Zealand-born TV journalist *

Frank Maher (disambiguation) Frank Maher may refer to: * Frank Maher (stuntman) (1929–2007), stuntman and coordinator for British TV shows *Frank Maher (footballer) (1895–1976), Australian Rules footballer and coach * Frank Maher (American football) (1918–1992), American ...

, several people *

Fred Maher Frederick J. Maher is an American drummer, music programmer and record producer. He was a member of the bands Massacre (1980–81), the Dance, Material, Scritti Politti, and has recorded and toured with Lou Reed. In 1984 he released ''Basic'', ...

(born 1964), American drummer, programmer, and record producer *

George Ciccariello-Maher George Ciccariello-Maher (born March 12, 1979), also known as Geo Maher, is an American political scientist who was an associate professor of politics and global studies at Drexel University. After a tweet reputedly mocking the white genocide co ...

(born 1979), American political theorist * George W. Maher (1864–1926), American architect * Greg Maher (1967–2016), Irish name Gréagóir Ó Meachair, Irish Gaelic footballer * Irene Maher, Australian artist who worked with

Vivienne Binns Vivienne Joyce Binns (born 1940) is an Australian artist known for her contribution to the Women's Art Movement in Australia, her engagement with feminism in her artwork, and her active advocacy within community arts. She works predominantly i ...

in the 1990s *James or Jimmy Maher, several people, including: ** James Maher (hurler) (born 1995), Irish name Séamus Ó Meachair, Irish hurler ** James J. Maher, American Catholic priest and president of Niagara University ** James Joseph Maher (1888–1964), New Zealand politician of the National Party ** James P. Maher (1865–1946), U.S. Representative from New York ** Jimmy Maher (born 1974), Australian cricketer ** Jimmy Maher (footballer) (1913–1977), Australian rules footballer ** Jimmy Maher (hurler), Irish hurler *John Maher (also Johnny, Jonathan), several people, including: **

John Maher (Buzzcocks drummer) John Maher (born 21 April 1960) is a British musician who was part of the punk and new wave scenes in Manchester, England, most notably as the drummer with Buzzcocks. Music career Maher's father and mother were from Castledermot, Athy, Ki ...

(born 1960), British drummer and drag racer **

John Maher (Kilkenny hurler) John Maher (born 1977) is an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team. Maher joined the team during the 2003 championship and was a regular member of the team for just three seasons. During that time he ...

(born 1977), Irish name Seán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler **

John Maher (Tipperary hurler) John Maher (26 June 1908 – 11 July 1990) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played for Thurles Sarsfields, captaining the club on a number of occasions, and was the captain of the Tipperary senior hurling team that won the 1945 All-Ire ...

(1908–1980), Irish name Seán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler ** John A. Maher, American politician ** John C. Maher (born 1951), Irish-British linguist ** John W. Maher (1866–1917), American politician and veterinarian ** Johnny Marr (born 1963), born John Martin Maher, English guitarist for The Smiths ** Jonathan Maher (born 1985), Irish name Seán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler *

Joseph Maher Joseph Sylvester Maher (29 December 1933 – 17 July 1998) was an Irish actor, playwright, and occasionally theatre director. He was best known for his roles in the comedies of Joe Orton. He received three Tony Award nominations for his roles in ...

(1933–1998), Irish-American character actor *

Kaitlyn Maher Kaitlyn Ashley Maher (born January 10, 2004) is an American teen singer and actress known for being the Youngest Top 10 Finalist on America's Got Talent and for her roles in films such as ''The Search for Santa Paws'', '' Santa Paws 2'', ''Free B ...

(born 2004), American singer and actress * Katherine Maher (born 1983), American executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation * Kevin Maher (born 1976), English-born Irish footballer *

Margaret Maher Margaret Maher (February 25, 1841 – May 3, 1924) was an Irish-American long-term domestic worker in the household of American poet Emily Dickinson. Early life in Ireland Margaret was born on February 25, 1841, in Killusty, a townland in a reg ...

(1841–1924), Irish-born domestic worker for Emily Dickinson *

Matt Maher Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 ...

(born 1974), Canadian Christian music songwriter and worship leader * Matty Maher (1854–1931), Irish name Maitiú Ó Meachair, Irish hurler * Maureen Maher, American news reporter *Michael Maher (also Mikey), several people, including: ** Michael Maher (Australian politician) (1936–2013), Member of Parliament from 1982–1987 ** Michael Maher (hurler) (1930–2017), Irish name Mícheál Ó Meachair, Irish hurler ** Michael 'Moegie' Maher, mayor of County Galway, 2011–12, 2022-present ** Michael Whalen Maher (1830–1905), architect, builder and politician in New Brunswick **

Mikey Maher Michael "Mikey" Maher (15 July 1869 – 18 May 1947) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Tipperary senior team. Born in Tubberadora, County Tipperary, Maher first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty- ...

(1870–1947), Irish hurler *

Nicholas Maher Nicholas Valentine Maher (died 18 October 1851) was an Irish Repeal Association politician. He was the son of Thomas Maher, a medical practitioner, and his wife Margaret. In 1845, he married Margaret Jane Herbert, the daughter of Walter Otway ...

(died 1851), Irish politician *

Osama Ali Maher Osama Abdelaziz Mokhtar Ali Maher (born 15 December 1968) is a Swedish conservative politician and Member of Parliament. Osama Ali Maher was born in Cairo in Egypt. He came to Sweden in 1996. He has worked for the United Nations in Darfur and in ...

(born 1968), Egyptian-born Swedish politician and MP *Patrick Maher (also Pádraic, Pat), several people, including: **

Pádraic Maher Pádraic Maher (born 9 February 1989) is an Irish former hurler who previously played for Tipperary Senior Championship club Thurles Sarsfields and at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. He usually lined out as a centr ...

(born 1989), Irish name Pádraic Ó Meachair, Irish hurler **

Pat Maher Patrick "Fox" Maher (13 September 1872 – 8 December 1933) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Kilkenny senior team. Born in Tullaroan, County Kilkenny, Maher first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his sen ...

"Fox" (1872–1933), Irish hurler ** Patrick Maher (hurler) "Bonner" (born 1989), Irish name Pádraig Ó Meachair, Irish hurler ** Patrick Maher (Irish republican) (1889–1921), IRA member executed in Mountjoy Prison *Paul Maher, several people, including: ** Paul Maher Jr. (born 1963), American author, book critic, photographer and filmmaker ** Paul Maher (footballer) (born 1976), Australian rules footballer ** Paul Maher (Moyne-Templetuohy hurler) (born 1994), Irish name Pól Ó Meachair, Irish hurler *Peter Maher (also Peadar), several people, including: ** Peadar Maher (1924–2012), Irish politician ** Peter Maher (boxer) (1869–1940), Irish-American bare-knuckle boxer ** Peter Maher (hurler) (1872–1947), Irish name Peadar Ó Meachair, Irish hurler ** Peter Maher (runner) (born 1960), Canadian marathon runner ** Peter Maher (sportscaster) (born 1949), Canadian sportscaster * Philip Maher (born 1979), Irish hurler *

Richard Maher Richard Maher is a British screenwriter, author and playwright. Born in Bristol in 1957, he graduated from Queens' College, Cambridge in 1979. His television work includes writing for ''Pie in the Sky'' and ''Taggart'', and co-creating the ITV1 ...

, British screenwriter and producer *

Robyn Maher Robyn Maher (born 6 October 1959) is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Sydney Uni Flames. A three-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Ol ...

(born 1959), Australian basketball player * Ronan Maher (born 1995), Irish name Rónán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler * Sanam Maher, Pakistani journalist and feminist *

Sean Maher Sean Maher (born April 16, 1975) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of Simon Tam in the science fiction television series ''Firefly'' and follow-up movie '' Serenity''. Early life Maher was born in Pleasantville, New York to ...

(born 1975), American actor * Sean Maher (swimmer) (born 1953), British swimmer * Shaun Maher (born 1978), Irish footballer * Shiraz Maher (born 1981), British writer, critic of radical Islam * Stephen Maher (footballer) (born 1988), Irish footballer *

Stephen Maher (hurler) Stephen 'Picky' Maher (born 17 January 1993) is an Irish hurler who plays as a right wing-forward for the Laois senior team. Born in Ballacolla, County Laois, Maher first played competitive hurling in the various juvenile grades. He arrived ...

"Picky" (born 1993), Irish name Stiofán Ó Meachair, Irish hurler * T. J. Maher (1922–2002), full name Thomas Joseph Maher, Irish politician * Ted Maher (born 1958), American arson, ex-Green Beret, and registered nurse * Ted Maher (politician) (1891–1982), Australian politician * Therese Maher, Irish name Treasa Ní Meachair, Irish camogie player *

Tom Maher Tom Maher (born 4 September 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian basketball coach, who is the most successful coach in Women's National Basketball League history, having won nine WNBL titles. He coached Nunawading Spectres to six ti ...

(born 1952), Australian basketball coach *

Tommy Maher Monsignor Thomas Maher (25 April 1922 – 25 March 2015) was an Irish Catholic priest and Irish Hurler who played as left wing-forward for the Kilkenny senior team. Born in Gowran, County Kilkenny, Maher first played competitive hurling during ...

(1922–2015), Irish name Tomás Ó Meachair, Catholic priest and hurler * Tony Maher (born 1945), Irish name Antoin Ó Meachair, Irish hurler *

Wally Maher Wally Maher (August 4, 1908 – December 26, 1951) was an American actor, primarily on old-time radio; he was also known as the original voice of Tex Avery's cartoon character Screwy Squirrel. Early years Maher was born in Cincinnati on August 4, ...

(1908–1951), American actor * Warren Maher (born 1957), Australian tennis player *

William Maher (hurler) William Maher (born 1979) is an Irish retired hurler, and current manager and coach. Maher is a former manager of the Tipperary under-21 hurling team from November 2015 until July 2017. Born in Ballingarry, County Tipperary, Maher first play ...

(born 1979), Irish name Liam Ó Meachair, Irish hurler and coach {{surname