About Cavanaugh
The surname Cavanaugh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Caomhánaigh," meaning "descendant of Caomhán." Caomhán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "caomh," which translates to "gentle" or "kind." The surname Cavanaugh is primarily found in Ireland and is associated with families from County Cork and County Clare.
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Here's how to represent Cavanaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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