Etymology

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Today it means: A surname from Irish. Full definition →

Irish Mac Dhuibhshíthe
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  1. Irish · derived fromMac Dhuibhshíthe“son of Dhuibhshíth”
  2. English todayMahaffey

Anglicized form of Irish Mac Dhuibhshíthe (“son of Dhuibhshíth”), a personal name composed of the elements dubh (“black”) + síth (“peace”). Compare McAfee.

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