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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Maolán

Pronounced: MAY-lawn

Meaning: Little tonsured one, little devotee

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Mullen
Variants
Maelán
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An old Irish name borne by minor ecclesiastics; widely used as a name-element in compound forms like Maoliosa.

The story behind Maolán

A common surname-source in many Gaelic families.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; descriptive name.

Did you know?

From maol (bald or tonsured), often referring to a monastic.

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