Maher

Maher Meaning & Origin

About Maher
The surname Maher is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Meachair," meaning "hospitable" or "generous." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone known for their hospitality or generosity. The name Maher is relatively common in Ireland and has spread to other English-speaking countries through Irish immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Maher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Maher: 23,222
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,549
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Maher is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MHR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/mɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maher in Braille

Here's how to represent Maher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Maher in braille

How to sign the name Maher using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Maher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maher in sign language

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