While many Irish names are familiar, their past incarnations are often shrouded in mystery, reflecting the ancient Gaelic heritage of their bearers. The original Gaelic form of the name Mahr is O Meachair, derived from the word "michair," which means "hospitable" or "kindly."
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Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Mahr History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
One must realize that attempting to record a Gaelic name in English was a daunting task. Even today the translation is a difficult one. Names, therefore, often had many spelling variations. The variations of the name Mahr include: Maher, O'Meagher, Meagher, O'Maher, Mahir and others.
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