About Moynihan
The surname Moynihan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Muimhneacháin, meaning "descendant of Muimhneacháin." The name Muimhneacháin is believed to be derived from the word "muimhneach," which translates to "remembering" or "mindful." Therefore, the surname Moynihan can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the mindful one" or "descendant of the one who remembers."
The surname Moynihan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Moynihan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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