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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