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The meaning and history of the name Kavanagh.


KAVANAGH: Derived from the Irish Gaelic name Caomhánach, which means "a student of saint CAOMHÁN". It was the name used by a 12th-century king of Leinster, Domhnall Caomhánach, the eldest son of the historic Irish king Diarmait Mac Murchada.

Usage: Irish
Famous People: Niamh Kavanaghwiki (Singer, 1968, Ireland)