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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- John, Owen, Ewan
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
The Irish form of John (via Latin Iohannes); used in Ireland from the early Christian period and distinct from Eoghan despite occasional confusion.
The story behind Eoin
One of the earliest forms of John in Irish, dating from the medieval Latin learning of the monasteries.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Gaelic form of John from Latin Iohannes.
Did you know?
The Irish form of John used for the evangelist; Seán is reserved for John the Baptist and ordinary Johns.
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