mahooin
Mathghamhain died in 1014.
Mathghamhain mac Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair died in 1196.
Béar or mathghamhain
helli-ni-ki
alma mater
ba-lat-toe
Cinnín Óir agus na trí bhéar (Goldilocks and the three bears)
In (Scottish) Gaelic: mathan In Irish:béar or mathúin The personal name Art also means 'bear' but is not used for the animal. Irish Gaelic: béar, mathghamhain Scottish Gaelic: ?
mathúin (accent mark on u) is pronounced ma-hoo-in.
The last name McMahan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mathghamhna," meaning "son of Mathghamhain," which translates to "bear." The name is associated with historical Gaelic nobility and is primarily found in regions such as County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Variations of the name may exist, reflecting regional dialects and spellings.
The surname O'Mahony is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Ó Mathghamhna," meaning "descendant of Mathghamhain," a personal name that translates to "bear" or "warrior." The O'Mahonys were historically associated with the province of Munster, particularly in County Cork, where they were a prominent family during the medieval period. The name reflects a lineage that traces back to ancient Gaelic nobility.
Irish Gaelic: béar/mathghamhain Scottish Gaelic: mathan Manx Gaelic: maghouin Welsh: arth Cornish: ors Breton: arzh The proto-Celtic word for bear is Artos. It is considered one possible root for the name Arthur.