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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Crónán

Pronounced: KRO-nawn

Meaning: Little dark one

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Cronan
Variants
Cronan
Stronghold region
Munster

Overview

Borne by Saint Crónán of Roscrea, 7th-century founder and abbot, and other Irish saints.

The story behind Crónán

Saint Crónán founded the monastery of Roscrea in the 7th century; his life is preserved in the Book of Lismore, and the famous Book of Dimma was produced at his foundation.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; multiple saints of this name.

Did you know?

Saint Crónán of Roscrea founded one of medieval Munster's most important monasteries.

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