Ohara
Irish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ohara
Ohara is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó hAracháin," meaning "descendant of Aracháin," where the prefix "Ó" denotes lineage and Aracháin likely derives from "arach" (fierce or sharp).
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Etymology
Ohara is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó hAracháin," meaning "descendant of Aracháin," where the prefix "Ó" denotes lineage and Aracháin likely derives from "arach" (fierce or sharp). The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in County Clare and other regions of Ireland, where the O'Hara clan was a prominent Gaelic family.
Ohara currently ranks #19,454 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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