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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Donan
- Variants
- Donan
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Borne by Saint Donnán of Eigg, a 7th-century missionary martyred with his community on the Scottish island of Eigg.
The story behind Donnán
Saint Donnán founded a monastery on the Hebridean island of Eigg; he and his community were martyred at the altar on Easter Sunday 617, making them among the earliest Insular martyrs.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 7th-century Irish missionary martyr.
Did you know?
Saint Donnán of Eigg was massacred with 52 of his monks on Easter Sunday 617 by Pictish raiders (or in some sources by a Pictish queen).
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