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    Murphy

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    Murphy

    Unisex
    Irish
    2 syllables

    Murphy is an Irish unisex name meaning "Sea warrior.".

    The meaning of Murphy is "Sea warrior." — a unisex name of Irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    Irish
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Last updated .

    Meaning

    Sea warrior.

    Popularity

    No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

    Quick answers about Murphy

    What does Murphy mean?

    Murphy is a unisex name of Irish origin meaning "Sea warrior.".

    How popular is Murphy?

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    Other meanings of Murphy

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    Names with a similar meaning to Murphy

    Murphy means "Sea warrior." — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (Irish)
    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (Welsh)

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