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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Beggan
- Variants
- Beagán
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Becán of Cluain Ard Mobecóc, a 6th-century anchorite of Munster.
The story behind Becán
Becán founded a monastery at Kilbeggan and was reputed to have prophetic powers; he is commemorated on 26 May.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century Irish saint and disciple of Columba.
Did you know?
Saint Becán of Kilbeggan gave his name to the modern town in Westmeath.
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