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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Ríoghán

Pronounced: REE-gawn

Meaning: Little king

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Regan, Ryan
Variants
Riagán, Riadhgán
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An old Irish name borne by minor chiefs; source of the surname Ó Riagáin (Regan).

The story behind Ríoghán

From rí (king); originally an honorific descriptive that became a hereditary name.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; descriptive royal name.

Did you know?

Source of the surname Ó Ríogháin (Reagan / Regan).

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