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McKenna

Derives from Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, an Irish and Scottish patronymic surname meaning descendant of Cionaodh.

Meaning and origin

This surname originates in Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland and Scotland, where Mac Cionaodha functioned as a patronymic designation.

How to pronounce McKenna

English (US)mik-EN-a

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