Foghlú

Foghlú is an Irish-language term that appears as a surname and, on occasion, as a given name. In Irish genealogical and linguistic contexts, Foghlú is found as a family name with records dating to the early modern period in parts of Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

The name is connected to the Irish verb foghlaim, meaning to learn, and is thought to be related to the concept of learning or education. The precise derivation and historical forms vary, with orthographic variants appearing in historical records.

In contemporary Ireland and among Irish communities abroad, Foghlú is primarily encountered as a surname. There have been bearers who have contributed to academia, culture, or public life, although the name remains relatively uncommon.

See also: Irish language, Irish surnames, foghlaim.