Meaning of Reilly
Rye clearing; Brave; Descendant of Raghailleach
Reilly is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. The surname, which originates from the Gaelic Ó Raghallaigh Sept, was found in Counties Cavan and Westmeath. The name has two distinct origins, with the English version combining ‘rye’ and ‘clearing,’ ‘meadow,’ or ‘field.’ The Gaelic version, on the other hand, is derived from the given name Raghailleach, meaning ‘courageous’ or ‘brave’ in Old Gaelic. The Irish version of the name was retained as a surname in the form of O’Reilly, signifying ‘descendant of Raghailleach.’
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Numerology of Reilly
The Humanitarian
Compassionate, generous, and wise. Names with this number carry universal love, selflessness, and spiritual completion.
| Letter | R | E | I | L | L | Y | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 9 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 36 |
36 → 3 + 6 = 9
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