The spelling of the surname "Galliher" can be quite tricky to understand phonetically for non-native speakers. The word is pronounced as /ˈɡæl.i.hər/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "gal", with the letter "a" pronounced as in the word "cat". The second syllable sounds like "i-her". The final syllable is pronounced as "her", with the letter "e" sounding like "er". Altogether, the word sounds like "GAL-i-her", with a distinct emphasis on the "i" in "i-her".
The surname "Galliher" is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Fhiachra", which translates to "son of the servant of St. Fiachra". St. Fiachra was an early Irish saint, and the name was bestowed upon families with a hereditary devotion to him. Over time, the name Mac Giolla Fhiachra anglicized to various forms, including Galliher.