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). By the Irish name convention, this becomes "descendant of a kind, hospitable chief (clan leader)". The Ó Meachair sept was part of the Ely O'Carroll clan and was concentrated in the areas of Kilkenny and Tipperary, notably the Barony of Ikerrin in Ireland.[1] It's common Irish pronunciation is Mar.[1]
Naming conventions
| Male | Daughter | Wife (Long) | Wife (Short) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ó Meachair | Ní Mheachair | Bean Uí Mheachair | Uí Mheachair |
People
Mahar
- Alan Mahar (born 1949), English author and publisher
- Andres Mähar (born 1978), Estonian actor
- Andrew Mahar, Canadian judge
- Buddy Mahar (born 1945), American basketball coach
- Frank Mahar (1878–1961), American baseball player
- Hendrik Isam Mahar (1928–1990), Indonesian Army officer
- Kevin Mahar (born 1981), American baseball player
- William F. Mahar Sr. (1919–2006), American politician
- William F. Mahar Jr. (born 1947), American politician, son of the above
Maher
Marr
- Johnny Marr (born 1963), né John Martin Maher, musician from Manchester in England
Meagher
- Aileen Meagher (1910–1987), Canadian athlete
- Edward Meagher (1908–1988), Australian politician
- Frank Meagher (born 1897–?), Irish name Prionsias Ó Meachair, Irish hurler
- Henry Meagher (1902–1982), Irish name Pádraig Ó Meachair, Irish hurler
- Jack Meagher (1896–1968), American football coach
- Jill Meagher (1982–2012), murder victim in Melbourne, Australia
- Jim Meagher, founder of Meagher Electronics
- John Meagher, several people, including:
- John Meagher (born 1947), Irish architect, partner in De Blacam & Meagher
- John Meagher (Canada East politician) (c. 1805–1876), Irish-born merchant and politician in Canada East
- John F. Meagher (born 1948), Australian thoroughbred racehorse trainer
- John W. Meagher (1917–1996), American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient
- Karen Meagher, English actress
- Lory Meagher (1899–1973), Irish hurler
- Margaret Meagher (1911–1999), Canadian diplomat
- Mary T. Meagher (born 1964), American swimmer
- Patrick Meagher (hurler) "Wedger" (1890-1958), Irish name Pádraig Ó Meachair, Irish hurler
- Ray Meagher (born 1944), Australian actor
- Reba Meagher (born 1967), Australian politician
- Rick Meagher (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player
- Roderick Meagher (1932–2011), Australian jurist and judge
- Thomas Meagher, several people, including:
- Thomas Meagher (merchant) (c. 1764–1837) Irish emigrant to Newfoundland, merchant and ship-owner
- Thomas Meagher (MP) (1796–1874), Irish businessman and politician, mayor of Waterford and MP for Waterford, 1847–57
- Thomas Francis Meagher (1823–1867), leader of the Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848, Union general, acting Governor of the Montana Territory
- Thomas William Meagher (1902–1979), Australian medical practitioner, Lord Mayor of Perth, Western Australia
- William Meagher (MP) (died 1897), Irish businessman and politician
- William R. Meagher (1903–1981), American lawyer
- Willie Meagher (1895–1957), Irish name Liam Ó Meachair, Irish hurler
Other
- Fr Meachair Cup, an Irish inter-collegiate camogie tournament
See also
References
- 1 2 "Maher – descended from a hospitable chief". Ireland Calling. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
Bibliography
- Ní Mheachair, Gabrielle, Ó Meachair: The Story of a Clan, Ui Cairin Press (2014)
External links
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