About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Goban
- Variants
- Goban
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Gobán Saor (Gobán the Builder), legendary master craftsman of Irish folklore who built churches, round towers and even bridges in tales found across the country.
The story behind Gobán
Folktales make him the cleverest builder in Ireland — though his greatest works are protected by riddles he set into the stones.
Mythology & legend
Gobán Saor, legendary builder of round towers and bridges; possibly a Christianised form of the smith-god Goibniu.
Did you know?
He is said to have built the round towers of Ireland in a single night each.
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